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Langley, British Columbia, Canada .
full-time . May 21, 2024
Description
Position Overview
Safety of our employees is THE top priority at Zenterra. The Construction Safety Officer develops, implements, enforces and evaluates Zenterra’s safety policies and procedures. This role plays an indispensable part in promoting a safety-first culture and in maintaining a safe work environment. You are responsible for educating and increasing safety awareness of all workers and trades. In addition, you will inspect construction sites regularly to ensure strict compliance with workplace safety regulations.
Challenges
- Growing company with lots of changes; policies and procedures will evolve based on business needs
- Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities; safety may not be the first thing that comes to mind for some workers
Key Accountabilities And Supporting Tasks
Risk Assessment and Management
- Evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and develop strategies to control risks
- Inspect equipment and machinery to identify and prevent possible unsafe conditions
- Inspect worksites to ensure that equipment, materials and production processes do not present a safety or health hazard to employees, subcontractors or the general public
Safety Programs, Policies and Procedures
- Develop, execute and evaluate health and safety plans in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
- Enforce safety policies and help build a culture of health and safety
- Chair / hold all required health and safety related meetings
- Evaluate safety program’s effectiveness, and make any necessary changes
Training & Reporting
- Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
- Provide necessary training and orientation to new employees on safe work practices
- Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports on health and safety incidents/issues and statistics
Safety Investigation
- Investigate health and safety related complaints and prepare incident reports
- Maintain ongoing correspondence with the relevant authorities for all aspects of safety requirements
Qualifications
Must-have:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry working on 4 to 6 story wood frame multi-family projects (Townhome and Condo buildings)
- OFA Level 2 and above
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations pertaining to the specific trade or activity being managed
Nice-to-have
- CRSP or CSSE designated
- Post-Secondary education in workplace health and safety
- Previous experience working with subcontractors and vendors to meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work flexible hours and work around a changing schedule
