Trade Safety Coordinator

Cap West Forming Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package (extended health, Rx,

Annual education allowance

Referral program

Team-building events

Local discounts

Friends and family rates

Job summary

Cap West Group is seeking a Trade Safety Coordinator for our Richmond project. This on-site role focuses on maintaining safe work areas, ensuring required paperwork is completed, and addressing deficiencies in coordination with the Safety Manager.

You will review FLHAs, conduct toolbox talks, and help with incident investigations while supporting Forepersons and crews on daily safety tasks.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of construction experience with safety duties.
• CSO certification or recognized safety training preferred; candidates may be considered.
• Working knowledge of common construction hazards and WorkSafeBC requirements.
• Knowledge of fall protection, lifting and mobile equipment is beneficial.
• Comfortable communicating with Forepersons and workers; organized record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Walk active decks, stripping areas, access routes and storage daily; identify hazards and report to Foreperson.
• Check edges, openings, guardrails, ladders and access points; ensure deficiencies are corrected.
• Ensure control zones for stripping, crane movements, and overhead work; keep workers clear.
• Observe crane-related activities from the trade side; coordinate with crews for safe rigging.
• Maintain housekeeping, material stacking, PPE use and separation from moving equipment.
• Escalate serious concerns to Superintendent and Safety Manager; stop unsafe activity if needed.
• Review daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) for relevance and completeness.
• Maintain Safe Work Practices (SWPs), SJPs and JHAs; update missing procedures.
• Record inspections in Autodesk; attach photos and track deficiencies to closeout.
• Keep crane binder organized with inspection and operator qualification records.
• Verify worker training and task-specific qualifications; flag expirations.
• Collect incident information and witness statements; submit to Safety Manager.
• Support site meetings and coordinate safety issues with contractor's safety rep.

Skills

Construction experience

Site safety duties

Communication with forepersons

Basic computer skills

Fall protection knowledge

WHMIS knowledge

Education

CSO certification or safety training

Job description

Job Description: Looking to build your career in construction safety, project management, and documentation? Boy, do we have an exciting role for you! Cap West Group is hiring a Trade Safety Coordinator for its project at 7008 River Parkway in Richmond. This person will be on site with our forming crews, ensuring that work areas are safe, required paperwork is completed, and deficiencies are dealt with. The role involves daily contact with the Superintendent, Forepersons, workers and the general contractor’s safety team.

Perks

• Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance.
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more
• Friends and Family rates for hospitality brands

What you will do

• On-Site Safety: Walk active decks, stripping areas, access routes and material storage areas daily; identify hazards and bring them to the responsible Foreperson
• Check slab edges, floor openings, guardrails, ladders and access points; follow up until deficiencies are corrected
• Check that control zones are in place for stripping, flytable movements, overhead work and lifting activities, and that workers are kept clear
• Observe crane-related activities from the trade side, including rigging practices, suspended loads, landing areas and coordination with crews
• Ensure housekeeping, material stacking, PPE use and separation of workers from moving equipment
• Escalate serious or repeated concerns to the Superintendent and Safety Manager; stop unsafe activity where there is immediate danger
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned by the Cap West Safety Manager
• Safety Records and Documentation: Review daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) for completion and relevance to the work taking place
• Ensure that toolbox talks, required inspections and other trade safety records are completed and filed
• Carry out and record inspections in Autodesk; attach photos, assign deficiencies and follow up on closeout
• Keep applicable Safe Work Practices (SWPs), Safe Job Procedures (SJPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) available to crews; flag missing or outdated procedures to the Safety Manager
• Keep the site crane binder organized and current, including required inspection, maintenance, operator qualification and other crane records received from the responsible parties
• Check worker training and task-specific qualifications, including fall protection and equipment tickets; flag expired or missing records
• Collect incident information, photos and witness statements and submit records promptly to the Safety Manager
• Working With the Site Team: Attend site safety meetings and coordinate trade-related issues with the general contractor’s safety representative
• Help with new-worker and project-specific orientations and confirm workers understand key site rules
• Follow up with Forepersons on corrective actions, and confirm when the issue has been addressed
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, WorkSafeBC visits and emergency drills or planning as directed
• Provide the Safety Manager with updates on site concerns, repeat deficiencies and matters requiring management attention

What you bring

• 1-2 years of experience in construction, preferably with exposure to site safety duties; forming or high-rise construction experience is an asset
• CSO certification or recognized occupational health and safety training preferred; candidates working toward certification may be considered
• Working knowledge of common construction hazards and basic WorkSafeBC requirements, particularly fall protection, lifting and mobile equipment
• Knowledge of tower crane operations, including hoisting activities, rigging practices, lifting zones and associated safety requirements
• Comfortable speaking with Forepersons and workers, keeping records organized and following up without constant supervision
• Basic computer skills
• Fall Protection, WHMIS and first aid certification are assets

Work Environment

Full‑time work on an active construction site in Richmond. Regular walking, stairs, uneven ground, outdoor weather and required PPE. Hours may vary with project activities.

Salary Range

$28.00 - $35.00/hr

About The Company

Founded on more than 35 years of collective professional experience, CapWest is specialized in meeting the modern needs of the growing construction industry in North America. We provide integrated solutions for clients across diverse industries, following an efficient and cooperative approach, and always delivering project certainty. We believe it is the culmination of our passion for providing world‑class construction and construction management services, while also fostering long‑term relationships that yield exceptional and innovative outcomes that continue to shape the industry.

AI Use

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.