Safety Officer Jobs

Are you an experienced CSO looking for a new opportunity?

Are you a construction industry tradesperson with H&S exposure looking for a new career path?

Have you just graduated from a certificate or diploma program in Occupational Health & Safety and excited to put your knowledge to work in a diverse and challenging environment?

Then this position might be perfect for you!

This opportunity is a launching point to a long and dynamic career in Health & Safety.

Our client has many large scale, multi year construction projects throughout the greater Vancouver area which need H&S Advisors/CSOs immediately. We are establishing a team of enthusiastic self driven individuals looking to develop themselves in the construction industry as a health and safety professional.

These long term permanent positions can offer you the opportunity to grow professionally and provide you with job security even in uncertain economic times.

Who we are

Vision RE is a Western Canadian Safety and Management Consulting Firm with a focus on the value of people within corporate sustainability.

We take great pride in our Staffing Division, where we not only fill the position, but also strive to make successful matches between the candidate and the client our priority. Whether it is for a short term project or a permanent placement, we take the effort needed with care and dedication to ensure we get it right every time.

About the Role

In this project role you will work closely with the regional safety managers and the site supervisors to ensure compliance and address any safety related concerns on the worksite. This will include evaluating the site specific safety plan and monitoring hazards while developing risk management strategies.

Specific Information

• Advise on WorkSafe BC regulations and confirm compliance
• Join our client’s safety team to act on behalf of the client
• Lead by participating in site safety initiatives
• Interact with the project management team, contractors and workers
• Coach/Mentor employees, sub-contractors and all working personnel on site
• Coordinate the delivery of health and safety services to the workforce, including client representatives, subcontractors and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
• Self-motivated, action oriented and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or independently on routine tasks with a positive attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, overall computer usage and the use of online tools and applications
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• OFA Level 2 will be considered an asset
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships, trust, and influence is essential
• Achieved or have a plan or path towards achieving one of the following certifications/designations: CSO, NCSO, CRST
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic environment
• Intending to, enrolled in, or completion of an OHS Safety related program (Certificate, Diploma, Degree)
• Strong organization, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Comprehensive working familiarity of WorkSafeBC Regulations, especially as it pertains to the construction industry
• Ability to perceive the application of risk assessment to company operations and activities

How you will make your mark

• Support the development and maintenance of all safety documentation, reporting, and tracking requirements
• Working with a team to promote a changing cultural environment
• Working in a collaborative environment to achieve goals
• Being highly motivated and passionate about your job
• Working with the employees in order to meet quality, productivity and safety standards
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and incident investigations
• Mentor and be mentored
• Support the development and reporting of targeted health, safety and compliance objectives
• Eager to drive your self improvement plan in coordination with the company
• Leading by example
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Compensation

• Wages starting at $36+ per hour with opportunity to advance
• Extensive Medical and Dental benefits coverage
• Ongoing Professional Development and Educational Support to ensure continuous growth as a H&S Practitioner