Job Description

We are looking for a Safety Officer to work within a team of fire protection professionals. Your work will be to provide support to our 3 offices in the British Columbia province as well as playing a strategic role while auditing on the field. Among other things, your responsibilities will be to :

• Review and follow up on safety documentation;
• Serve as a member of the safety committee;
• Conduct site safety reviews;
• Monitor and manage the preventative maintenance program;
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions;
• Implement safe work practices and procedures;
• Promote a culture of safety to all employees;
• Provide subcontractor safety orientations.

• University education in health and safety or related discipline;
• Minimum 5 years\' experience in prevention;
• Experience in the construction industry (an asset);
• NSCO certification;
• Familiar with the COR certification boards (an asset);
• Strong communication techniques: verbally and written English (essential);
• Demonstrate excellent trainer skills;
• Leadership, good ability to influence and to make decisions;
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with Microsoft 365;
• Be available to travel across the BC province (occasionally in Whistler, Vancouver Island and Burnaby).

• Viking values, respects, and supports the interests of its employees from all walks of life. We will consider all qualified candidates.
• Competitive salary based on competencies and experience.
• 3 weeks of vacation from May 1st following 1 year of service, 12 paid Statutory Holidays.
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan paid partially by the Employer, upon hiring, including the virtual care platform Dialogue and Employee Assistance Program.
• Group RRSP with employer contributions (4%) following 3 months of continuous service.
• Supplemental training according to employee, market or company needs.
• Years of service Recognition Program.

Viking Fire Protection