Job Description

Overview

Our award-winning Facilities department at WorkSafeBC provides a safe and productive working environment for employees in 14 offices around the province. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for construction coordinators to organize complex projects by developing, planning, designing, and coordinating all details of the project including operations and financial aspects, under the supervision of the construction project manager.

To be successful in this role, you must possess excellent communication skills as you may dealing with injured workers who require a great sense of compassion and empathy. You must also hold an understanding of the construction industry, and knowledge of completing a project lifecycle.

What you\'ll do

As a Construction Coordinator you will:

• Act as the facilitator between internal and external stakeholders including professional consultants and contractors to organize and coordinate construction projects through end-to-end
• Keep abreast to project site\xe2\x80\x99s health and safety activities; identifying and addressing safety hazards; supervising contractor and internal team\xe2\x80\x99s work, ensures safety procedures are followed, and regulatory compliance with Workers Compensation Act (WCA), the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) of BC and other applicable legislations
• Work alongside the construction project manager for the execution of safety documentation related to the Corporate Safety and Health programs; preparing pre-work forms, ensuring safety orientations are completed, and collect and store relevant exposure control plans (ECP), procedures, certifications, and other relevant safety documents

• Coordinate hazardous materials testing by identifying scope of work, preparing drawings, and scheduling consultants
• Coordinate and monitor the construction activities for home modifications of injured workers by liaising with internal and external stakeholder to ensure appropriateness, functionality, feasibility, and completion of services in a timely manner
• Facilitate with the project team to administer review and response to request for information (RFI), and shop drawing (SD) review and approval process; responsible for reviewing and recommending approval of site instructions (SI) and contemplated change notices (CCN)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Is this a good fit for you?

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who can:

• Coordinate, prioritize, schedule, and manage multiple and concurrent projects independently and within a team
• Use sound communication skills (verbal and written) to deliver information to a diverse group of individuals including injured workers who may be hostile
• Maintain a thorough understanding of construction sequences and knowledge of applicable laws and building codes; maintain a broad knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and more related functions
• Promote and ensure a strong customer service environment
• Establish and maintain respectful and professional relationships with a variety of internal and external individuals

Your experience and educational background:

• A diploma in building technology, construction management or a related field
• At least one year of post-secondary courses in CAD such as architectural and building technology, interior design, and/or facilities management
• A minimum of five years of directly related experience in the construction industry such as project management, CCDC contracts and construction administration, and/or project scheduling/estimating
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Project
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

This position requires travelling within the BC area

If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email at the time you submit your application.

Who are we?

At WorkSafeBC, we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries and diseases occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers compensation system for today and future generations. We\xe2\x80\x99re honoured to serve the 2.4 million workers and 245,000 registered employers in our province.

WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the \xe2\x80\x9cPolicy\xe2\x80\x9d) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

We recognize that our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and which reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

What\xe2\x80\x99s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It\xe2\x80\x99s challenging, stimulating and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important and so are the people we do it for.

Our benefits

Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive salary: $33.65 \xe2\x80\x93 42.44, your total compensation package includes vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits and contributions toward your retirement pension. We also offer continuous learning opportunities, leadership development programs, and tuition reimbursement to make your career at WorkSafeBC rewarding. As a member of our team, you\'ll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work \xe2\x80\x94 and life

We\xe2\x80\x99ve adopted a hybrid model offering opportunities to work remotely within BC and onsite based on the operational needs of the position.

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You will be required to successfully meet WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s requirements with regards to a criminal record clearance.

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Thank you, in advance, for applying.

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