Site Safety Officer

Maven Consulting Limited•Abbotsford, BC

8h•CA$58 - CA$68•Onsite

About The Position

At Maven, we build what communities depend on — power, water, gas, and other essential systems that keep communities connected and thriving. Our success is driven by our people: motivated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and commitment to every project. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Site Safety Officer with strong substation and electrical utility construction experience, along with proven field leadership, and most importantly, aligns with our core values (Safety, Sharing, Standards, Speed, Solutions, and Stretch). This position is based on-site and is responsible for providing safety oversight of contractors and field activities on behalf of a crown electrical utility client within active transmission and substation project environments.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of site safety experience within electrical utility, transmission, or substation construction projects.
Strong understanding of Crown utility safety practices and procedures, WorkSafeBC regulations, High-voltage electrical safety requirements, and Construction safety management systems.
Experience supporting EPC, utility, or infrastructure construction projects.
Valid Standard First Aid certification required.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline preferred.
Previous experience working on Crown utility transmission and substation projects is strongly preferred.
Professional safety designation such as CRSP, CSO, NCSO, or equivalent is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide visible field safety leadership across BC Hydro substation and transmission projects.
Enforce compliance with BC Hydro safety standards, WorkSafeBC regulations, and project safety requirements.
Exercise authority to immediately stop unsafe work and address hazardous conditions.
Promote a strong safety culture through proactive engagement and coaching.
Conduct daily site inspections, safety audits, hazard assessments, and observations.
Participate in toolbox talks, pre-job meetings, and job hazard/risk assessments.
Monitor contractor activities to ensure safe work practices, PPE compliance, and adherence to approved procedures.
Support safe execution of work in energized and de-energized substation environments.
Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements, grounding, lockout/tagout, and permitting procedures.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with high-voltage utility and construction work.
Participate in incident investigations and corrective action follow-up.
Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection records, and reports.
Track and communicate safety concerns, deficiencies, and corrective actions to project leadership.