Site Safety Officer (Lower Mainland)
About The Position
Wales McLelland is an industry leader with over 50 years of experience in BC, primarily in the Lower Mainland. We are a general contractor providing pre-construction, design-build, and construction management services for industrial, clients, specializing in tilt-up construction. Our company values are Safety, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment. The Site Safety Officer will assist the Site Superintendent in ensuring compliance with OH&S legislation and promoting a culture of safety on WM work sites, as well as supporting compliance with the corporate Occupational Health and Safety Program.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial construction/site safety (on-site safety support)
- Valid Occupational First Aid Level 3 or Advanced First Aid
- Solid knowledge of construction processes and site safety
- The ability to handle high-pressure situations in a professional manner, take an educational approach to providing safety support to the Site Superintendent and site workers
- Valid BC Driver’s License (Note: position requires travel to various WM site operations)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation
- Construction Safety Officer training is required.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Proven ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated aptitude for report and documentation writing with a focus on providing clarity and accuracy
- Excellent written and oral/interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Eligible to work in Canada
Responsibilities
- Support and promote the WM Occupational Health & Safety Program, COR Program
- Assist site operations with compliance to current Occupational Health & Safety Legislation and WM safety rules
- Liaise with Site Superintendents on a regular basis relating to health and safety matters
- Support Site Superintendents with safety best practices, OHS legislation and site-specific safety-related matters/requirements
- Support site superintendents, workers and sub-contractors to ensure unsafe conditions/acts are corrected, and safe work practices are followed
- Assist Site Superintendents with the completion of all required paperwork in a timely fashion
- Maintain subcontractor and SDS documentation
- Be up to date on all activities at site operations; provide a positive safety role model and support
- Maintain safety standards with minimal interruption to site operations
- Support and participate in site inspections and implement corrective action as required
- Ensure all Safe work practices & Safe job procedures are available for workers to review
- Conduct follow-up with injured workers as necessary – including up-to-date documentation, action items and return to work programs
- Assist with other duties as assigned upon completion of required site safety duties
- Provide First Aid as required, and maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation and records for all injuries/illnesses in the First Aid Record Book
- Complete all paperwork relating to safety infractions, near miss/close call reports, incident/investigation reports, toolbox talks, and site JOSH minutes on the company safety management system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
