Civil Construction Safety Officer
- Nanaimo, BC, Canada
$30 to $36 per hour depending on position, experience and qualifications · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $30 to $36 per hour depending on position, experience and qualifications
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Us
Since 1993, Hazelwood Construction has been building more than just infrastructure - we’ve built a reputation. Founded by Jack and Sid Whittaker, we’ve become a trusted name across Western Canada by delivering innovative, high-quality projects in underground utilities, road construction, bridge building, and high-profile Run of River hydroelectric projects.
As part of The Hazelwood Group, we’re proud to exceed client expectations through professional execution, top-tier craftsmanship, and on-time, on-budget delivery.
We are looking for a seasoned Civil Construction Safety Officer to join our team for upcoming BC-wide projects, including major work on BC Hydro’s Bridge River system upgrades beginning April 2026. If you’re committed to safety excellence and ready for extensive travel and long-term assignments in remote environments, we want to hear from you.
Please note that this role requires extensive travel and long stays in remote locations for extended periods. Living allowances (LOA) will be provided.
Benefits of Employment – Why work at Hazelwood Construction?
Compensation
Thank You For Considering a Career Opportunity With The Hazelwood Group. We Appreciate Your Interest In Joining Our Team. Before You Proceed With Your Application, Please Take Note Of The Following Important Points
Since 1993, Hazelwood Construction has been building more than just infrastructure - we’ve built a reputation. Founded by Jack and Sid Whittaker, we’ve become a trusted name across Western Canada by delivering innovative, high-quality projects in underground utilities, road construction, bridge building, and high-profile Run of River hydroelectric projects.
As part of The Hazelwood Group, we’re proud to exceed client expectations through professional execution, top-tier craftsmanship, and on-time, on-budget delivery.
We are looking for a seasoned Civil Construction Safety Officer to join our team for upcoming BC-wide projects, including major work on BC Hydro’s Bridge River system upgrades beginning April 2026. If you’re committed to safety excellence and ready for extensive travel and long-term assignments in remote environments, we want to hear from you.
Please note that this role requires extensive travel and long stays in remote locations for extended periods. Living allowances (LOA) will be provided.
Benefits of Employment – Why work at Hazelwood Construction?
- A comprehensive benefits plan (offered through the union) includes extended health & dental, vision care, disability, life insurance, and pension plan.
- Priority access to Telus Health Virtual Care (access to a Doctor 24/7, 365 days a year).
- Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Strong team environment that encourages and supports continuous learning and career advancement.
Compensation
- $30 to $36 per hour depending on position, experience and qualifications
- Vacation pay: 13% of your hourly wage
- Benefits eligibility: After completing 250 hours
- Pension contributions: $5.15 per hour worked
- Implement and enforce the OH&S Management Plan.
- Promote a proactive safety culture across all teams.
- Maintain site training records and develop site-specific safety procedures.
- Conduct safety observations, inspections, and daily safety meetings.
- Lead incident investigations and manage corrective actions.
- Maintain safety documentation, statistics, and incident registers.
- Coordinate equipment and vehicle inspections.
- Deliver orientations for new workers.
- Perform LV III first aid duties and maintain related records.
- Inspect and restock first aid equipment.
- Conduct rigging and fall protection inspections.
- Manage and distribute PPE.
- Liaise with client safety representatives.
- Support COR compliance and prep for audits.
- Participate in monthly safety meetings and anticipate upcoming safety needs.
- High school diploma minimum; post-secondary education in Safety or related fields preferred.
- Recognized safety designation (CSO, NCSO, or equivalent).
- Valid OFA Level 3 (LVIII) certification.
- Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer).
- Physically fit for remote and rugged work environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong critical thinking and conflict resolution abilities.
- High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively under pressure.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated experience in power generation projects.
- Ability to operate effectively in remote locations for extended durations.
Thank You For Considering a Career Opportunity With The Hazelwood Group. We Appreciate Your Interest In Joining Our Team. Before You Proceed With Your Application, Please Take Note Of The Following Important Points
- Application Submission: The submission of your resume does not guarantee an interview or an actual transfer. Our hiring process is designed to identify the most qualified candidates who align with our organization’s needs.
- Minimum Requirements: We encourage qualified applicants to apply for our open positions. However, to be considered, you must meet the minimum requirements related to the skills and qualifications specified in the job posting.
- Legally Entitled to Work in Canada: Please be aware that you must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply for a position with The Hazelwood Group. Our organization does not possess a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support the hiring of foreign workers.
- Acknowledgment: We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants in pursuing career opportunities with The Hazelwood Group. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will receive a response to their application. We kindly request that you refrain from making on-site visits or phone inquiries regarding your application status. We will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for further consideration.
- Criminal Record Check: Some positions within our Group of Companies may require a criminal record check as part of the hiring process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and accept this requirement.
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Responsibilities
Implement and enforce the occupational health and safety plan, promote a proactive safety culture, and conduct inspections, meetings, orientations, and incident investigations. Maintain safety records and equipment inspections, manage first aid and PPE, coordinate with client safety representatives, and support COR compliance and audits.
Requirements
A high school diploma is the minimum education requirement; post-secondary education in safety or a related field is preferred. Candidates need a recognized safety designation such as CSO or NCSO, valid OFA Level 3 certification, power generation project experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work for extended periods in remote, rugged locations.
Skills
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Safety Management
- Safety Inspections
- Incident Investigation
- Corrective Action Management
- Safety Training
- First Aid
- Rigging Inspection
- Fall Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment Management
- COR Compliance
- Audit Preparation
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
Benefits
- Extended Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Virtual Health Care
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Living Allowance
- Vacation Pay
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Categories
- Construction
- Security & Safety
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Occupational Health and Safety
- OH&S Management Plan
- Construction Safety
- Civil Construction
- Power Generation
- Hydroelectric Projects
- Underground Utilities
- Road Construction
- Bridge Building
- CSO
- NCSO
- OFA Level 3
- First Aid
- Incident Investigation
- Corrective Actions
- Safety Observations
- Safety Inspections
- Safety Meetings
- Training Records
- Rigging
- Fall Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment
- COR Compliance
- Audit Preparation
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Remote Work Environments