WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER

Chian Teck; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Alberta, Canada, is seeking a Workplace Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on construction sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in workplace safety and health, fluency in Mandarin and English, and at least 5 years of experience in the construction industry. Responsibilities include safety planning, training, and coordination with stakeholders to promote a robust safety culture.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar capacity in the construction industry with contracts over S$100 million.
• Ensure fluency in both Mandarin and English to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with the Project Director and construction teams on HSE compliance.
• Developing and enforcing WSH policies for construction sites.
• Conducting regular safety inspections and audits.
• Organizing WSH training and promoting safety culture.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin and English

Risk assessment and management

Workplace Safety and Health knowledge

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Degree or Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health

Registered WSH Officer with MOM

Registered Environmental Control officer with NEA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Project Director & Manager and construction team to provide guidance on compliance with Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and security matters at the worksite.
• Legal Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with the WSH Act, WSH (Construction) Regulations, and other relevant laws.
  • Conduct risk assessments (RA) and implement safe work procedures (SWP).
  • Keep updated with changes in Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC) regulations.
• Workplace Safety Planning & Implementation
  • Develop and enforce WSH policies, programs, and procedures for construction sites.
  • Implement Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk activities (e.g., working at heights, confined spaces).
  • Ensure proper machine safety, scaffolding, lifting operations, and excavation safety.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and toolbox meetings.
  • Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences (as per MOM requirements).
  • Develop emergency response plans (ERP) for fires, falls, chemical spills, etc.
• Training & Safety Culture Promotion
  • Organize WSH training (e.g., Supervisor Safety Course, Work-at-Height, Confined Space Safety).
  • Promote a strong safety culture through campaigns, briefings, and incentives.
  • Ensure workers (including foreign workers) understand safety protocols in their native languages.
• Coordination with Stakeholders
  • Liaise with MOM, SCDF, NEA, and other regulatory bodies.
  • Work with Project Managers, Contractors, and Subcontractors to enforce safety standards.
  • Engage Occupational Health (OH) professionals for worker health monitoring (e.g., noise, dust, chemical exposure).
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain safety records, inspection logs, and training certifications.
  • Submit incident reports to MOM (e.g., under RIDDOR-like requirements).
  • Prepare for MOM inspections and audits to avoid penalties or Stop-Work Orders (SWOs).

Job Specifications

1. Degree or Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health to eligible for WSHO Registration.
2. Registered WSH Officer with MOM and Registered Environmental Control officer with NEA.
3. This role requires fluency in both Mandarin and English to effectively communicate with our diverse clientele and stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region
4. At least 5 years’ experience in similar capacity in the construction industry ( >S$100million contract value).