Construction Safety Officer

JOB PURPOSE

The Construction Safety Officer (CSO) assists in the implementation of the BA Blacktop Health & Safety Management System.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Safety Management

• Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the corporate Health & Safety Management System
• Develop site-specific plans, orientations, safe work practices, and procedures
• Administer the Injury Management Program for injured workers with medical restrictions
• Conduct and review accident/incident investigations
• Conduct and review site-specific inspections and audits
• Develop and distribute Weekly Safety Meeting Topics, Near Miss Reviews, and Red Alerts!
• Conduct new worker and site-specific orientations
• Administer the New Hire Program
• Schedule, organize, or conduct safety training, including Vinci Safety Week, annual Safety Days or other safety initiatives
• Schedule and document minutes for monthly JOSH committee meetings
• Maintain safety supply inventory
• Conduct annual COR (Certificate of Recognition) internal safety audits
• Maintain annual prequalification (i.e. ISNetworld, Complyworks, YVR…)
• Maintain monthly/annual safety statistics
• Liaise with various internal company personnel (HSE Manager, Superintendents, Foremen, and Workers)
• Liaise with various external company personnel and groups. (WorkSafeBC, BCCSA, Contractors)
• Maintain strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC Regulations, Canada Labour Code, National Safety Code, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Evaluates internal audits with the managers, create the resulting reports, and monitor the implementation of audit findings
• Guides and facilitates external audits (certifying bodies and customers) and monitors the implementation of audit findings
• Provide reports on WorkSafeBC ERA Rates / Annual Claims Cost Summaries

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications

Training

• Construction Safety Officer Certification (CSO)

Experience

• Two years of experience in implementing Health & Safety programs in the construction industry or relevant field

Skill

• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and facilitator skills
• High level of physical fitness and ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Excellent oral presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Desirable Qualifications

Training

• Canadian Society of Safety Engineers – Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC)
• National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA) or National construction Safety Officer (NCSO
• Construction Safety Officer Certificate (CSO)
• COR (Certificate of Recognition) Internal Auditor Certificate
• Occupational First aid Certificate
• Respirator Fit Tester Certificate

Pay: $60,000 – $80,000per year

Location: Fraser Valley Area

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