Nhwelmen Construction is seeking a Safety Advisor to act as the primary health and safety representative on assigned sites. This role is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation in British Columbia, and supporting the implementation of our Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS).
What We Offer:
Competitive wage: $28 -35, based on experience
Benefit plan
Long-term employment with a growing construction team
General Duties & Responsibilities:
Deliver and adapt OHS training programs to meet the needs of workers across all job sites
Conduct on-site safety and jobsite orientations
Maintain regular communication with the Site Leadership to ensure OHSMS compliance
Advise workers of potential hazards and recommend preventative measures
Respond to worker inquiries and concerns related to occupational health and safety
Participate in pre?job and tail?gate meetings
Facilitate communication and coordination between project teams and JHSC members
Review subcontractor safety materials and personnel qualifications
Coordinate and deliver safety training, coaching and orientations
Conduct daily safety inspections and shar findings with site teams and management
Identify and assess hazards, implementing appropriate controls
Document and report unsafe acts or conditions requiring immediate correction
Notify Construction Managers, JHSC , and BLT members of incidents and concerns
Exercise stop-work authority when necessary to prevent risk
Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and communication of incidents and accidents
Lead and participate in incident investigations
Facilitate weekly safety meetings and distribute meeting minutes
Maintain and organize safety documentation using SiteDocs
Develop and implement safety-related documents including:
+ Emergency Response Plans,
+ Traffic Management Plans,
+ Standard Operating Procedures,
+ Hazard/Risk Assessments,
+ Safe work practices Ensure the job site is safe and work-ready (PPE, signage, permits, barriers, etc.)
Perform visual safety inspections of heavy?duty equipment and fleet vehicles
Handle and place safety equipment such as signage, tools, lifting straps, and chains
Perform other duties as assigned to support the management team
Key Competencies:
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Practical understanding of civil construction and mining environments
Thorough knowledge of OHS legislation and ability to apply OHSMS and client specific programs
Ability to obtain, analyze, review and verify safety data
Sound judgment and decision-making in safety-related matters
Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments and work sites
Flexibility to support workers across various shifts and schedules
Self-directed with strong follow-through and minimal supervision
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
Qualifications:
Current CSO or NCSO designation, (COHS preferred)
Extensive knowledge of WorkSafeBC legislation and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC
Minimum 1-year of recent experience in a health and safety role in British Columbia
2?years hands?on safety experience in construction (civil and/or mining preferred)
Post?secondary education in construction, trades, health care, or administration is an asset
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power?point, Outlook)
Experience in large-scale earthworks, underground pipework, or dam construction is an asset
Demonstrated experience in technical safety writing
Valid class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract and access to reliable transportation
Location:
This position will be based out of various locations within the interior of British Columbia. This is not a camp position; employees provide their own transportation to/from the job site.
Nhwelmen Construction is a 100% indigenous owned company and a Certified Aboriginal Business by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
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