SitkaWest Looking for Construction Safety Officer at Vancouver, BC Full Time

JOB: CONSTRUCTION SAFETY OFFICER

Company intro:

Founded in 2016, SitkaWest is a new, young and energetic construction company working in the Vancouver and surrounding areas. We value Integrity, believe trust is earned, and put our heart into every single thing we do. With a long history and primarily in commercial, institutional, and multi-family construction, with special projects trades division.

Job description:

The CSO will oversee health, safety and environment on the construction projects while ensuring everyone works safely and goes home healthy at the end of each day. Working with the superintendent and other foremen, the CSO has a challenging job of ensuring productivity while never compromising the health and safety of others. A keen an observant eye with a strong technical competence and likeable character are what will set this candidate apart.

Top benefits or perks:

As a team member at SitkaWest you’ll enjoy:

· Extended Health, Dental

· Health and Wellness program

· Great education and training allowances for career development

· Real opportunities for growth within the company

· Team events and great camaraderie

Location:

The job will be situated at sites in and around the Vancouver area.

Contact/application information:

To be considered for the position, please send

· Salary expectations

· Recent references

· Availability for start date

Job responsibilities:

• Managing and administrating our OHS Program and Environmental Program
• Review subcontractor’s documentation for accuracy and provide feedback to personnel
• Assist in the planning and start-up of new projects with respect to safety
• Inventory safety related training of subcontractor’s workers; conduct new worker safety orientations
• Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks. Gather similar meeting minutes from all subcontractors
• Keep management current on the status of any issue(s) that may impact on the work being performed
• Prepare site safety plans
• Promote safe working conditions
• Enforce safety regulations, safe work practices and safe job procedures
• Conduct hazard assessments
• Maintain and prepare thorough documentation and reports
• Provide First Aid coverage as required by the Project.
• Participate in daily safety interactions, including performing and documenting daily safety inspections (including tools/equipment) and auditing to ensure adherence to standards.
• Facilitate and participate in incident investigations and risk assessments, as required.
• Ensure that all accidents, incidents and injuries are properly reported to all appropriate parties.
• In collaboration with the Safety Manager, provide regular worksite safety training for all employees including new worker orientation, sub-contractor orientation and topics such as WHMIS, company policies and procedures, lockout, respirator fit tests, hearing tests, etc.
• Coordinate Safety Data Sheet library for controlled products.

Job prerequisites and qualifications:

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PDF software
• Occupational First Aid Level 2 or Level 3
• Experience in health and safety or a similar Construction Safety Officer role in a multifamily high-rise residential environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are required
• Positive attitude and a desire to help others

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• construction: 3 years (preferred)