Health & Safety Specialist

Flynn Group of Companies • Vancouver, BC

6d • CA$75,000 - CA$95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team. This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization. We use an AI-powered system to initially screen resumes. However, all applications/resumes are also reviewed by our team of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Professionals to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation in determining a candidate’s potential fit for a role they applied to.

Requirements

• Formal education and/or training in Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety, NCSO or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a safety role within a construction environment
• Safety knowledge in Working at Heights, Fall Protection, Fire Protection and WHMIS
• Knowledge and practical experience in incident investigation
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Computer literate in Windows applications; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the ICI construction industry, specifically dealing with flat roofs and architectural metal products is considered an asset
• Knowledge of the COR process is considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Manage the safety requirements of operational construction sites and equipment
• Conduct safety evaluations of Flynn project sites using documentation and standardized processes
• Ensure that sub-contractors adhere to required safety standards in keeping with Flynn policy/legislation
• Identifying potential risks and safety hazards during a project through involvement throughout the job life cycle (estimate, pre-mobilization, constructionand autopsy)
• Performing incident investigations as per the company’s health and safety programs
• Maintain a conducive working relationship with all management, superintendents, project managers through education, coaching, advising and giving practical on site application options
• Assisting with the communication and implementation of the company’s claims management and return to work programs
• Be proactive in recommending changes to improve the safety programs
• Participate in the development and implementation of safety training programs
• Conducting new worker safety orientations
• Provide training services throughout the region as a Train-the-Trainer
• Report writing and maintaining all required documentation
• Attending and facilitating monthly safety committee meetings as required
• Frequent visits to job sites and branches supporting the work on hand.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and extended health benefits
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance
• RRSP matching
• On-going career development courses and programs through our in-house Flynn University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree