Construction Safety Officer

Burnaby, BC

THE ROLE

Acting as the key catalyst in bringing ETRO Construction’s health and safety compliance and leadership to life, the Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator acts as the primary safety representative on site. A qualified individual skilled in spotting, controlling and training onsite team members on potential risks, the Safety Coordinator’s primary role is to help create safer construction sites and establish a culture of health and safety stewardship across every ETRO Construction project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Here’s what you’ll get up to as the Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator:

Involved in engraining safety culture in the company.
Support the development of site-specific OHS policies and programs.
Conduct work area inspections to ensure equipment, materials, and processes do not present a safety, health or environmental hazard.
Lead site-specific Health & Safety Orientations.
Assist site management and employees with safety programs, participation and compliance.
Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative measures.
Review existing policies and measures; update according to legislation.
Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).
Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
Investigate and document injuries to determine root causes and implement controls.
Assist in the incident investigation process when necessary; be involved in the preparation of reports and summaries.
Maintain and track all recordable statistics, training requirements for project-specific needs.
Attend applicable safety meetings including toolbox talks where required.
Assist with the development and review of job hazard assessments (JHA), Safe Work Practices (SWP) and Safe Job Procedures (SJP).

WHO YOU ARE

If we were to ask, people would describe you as:

A self-starter able to prioritize effectively; works well either independently or in a group.
A person of integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation who’s committed to growth.
Motivated to find a solution when confronted by a problem - no matter the size.
One who seeks ways to do things better; eagerly activates and embraces change.
Curious, collaborative, passionate and extremely detail oriented (it’s a passion thing).
A creative thinker whose mind works ahead of the curve; history of spotting trends.
A steward of your community; committed to giving back and serving others.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment; effectively manages workload to meet deadlines while remaining results oriented and delivering exceptional work.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

On top of your passion to work in a growing business full of professionals in the trade, here’s what we’re looking for:

3+ years of general construction experience.
5+ years of Health and Safety work experience in the construction industry.
Experience working on multi-family and mid-rise construction projects with significant public interface.
Completion of a degree/diploma of an accredited Certificate program in Occupational Health and Safety an asset.
A solid understanding of the OH&S regulations for the province of BC.
Motivated to obtain or currently working towards NCSO Certification.
Current First Aid certificate, Level 2 minimum.
Proficiency with computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, email and other common applications.
Human relations training (i.e. Conflict Resolution, etc.); confident ability to diffuse challenging situations.
Additional training including Fall Protection, Rescue/Confined spaces, Bobcat/mobile equipment operation an asset.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our priority is our people; creating an environment where our team members, external contractors and even our clients can thrive. Here’s what we offer to make sure every ETRO team member is taken care of:

Programs and opportunities to continuously develop personally and professionally; dedicated training and development budgets to help evolve your skills.
A culture where every individual’s voice is respected, requested, encouraged and heard.
Recognition programs to celebrate and congratulate excellence in the workplace.
Mentorship in all directions; team members are encouraged to share their insights with individuals at all levels in the business.
A team committed to community stewardship and creating opportunities to give back.
An environment of deep commitment to quality work, and as deep a commitment to celebration amongst team members.
And yes...full time work, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay, too.

A PARTING NOTE

Thank you for considering us as the next team you elevate. If you couldn’t stop nodding as you read this, if your pulse quickened, or if we’ve hit the nail on the head (pardon the pun) for the career opportunity you’re seeking, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, send your resume and a statement that tell us why you’re the one we’re looking for to careers@etroconstruction.com.

We so look forward to hearing from you.