Join the Team Bringing Meridian’s Vision to Life, Meridian is currently seeking a skilled and motivated full-time Safety Officer to join our team for an exciting project in Delta, BC.
Who We Are
Meridian is a real estate developer and multi-award-winning residential, hotel, and commercial construction company dedicated to designing and creating exceptional spaces. Our projects incorporate modern architectural design, innovative building practices, and sustainable construction methods with a strong attention to detail. Every Meridian project is thoughtfully designed to deliver comfort, style, luxury, efficiency, and long-term value.
What You Will Be Doing
This role is a hybrid position, consisting of approximately 50% site safety coordination and 50% general construction Carpenter/Labourer responsibilities.
As a Safety Officer/Carpenter/Labourer, you will play a key role in maintaining a strong culture of safety while also supporting daily construction operations on site. You will work closely with site supervisors, trades, subcontractors, and labour crews to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture across construction sites
- Conducting regular site inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits
- Monitoring compliance with company safety policies and OH&S regulations
- Leading site orientations, toolbox talks, and safety meetings
- Assisting with incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action plans
- Supporting site supervisors and workers with safe work procedures and best practices
- Maintaining safety documentation, reports, certifications, and compliance records
- Assisting with general labour tasks including material handling, site cleanup, and site organization
- Loading, unloading, and moving construction materials throughout the job site
- Supporting carpenters, trades, and supervisors with daily construction activities
- Safely operating hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment as required
- Identifying potential hazards on site and responding appropriately
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
How You Will Succeed
The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, dependable, and hardworking. You are proactive, organized, and able to communicate effectively with workers, trades, and management teams. You take pride in maintaining a safe job site while contributing positively to daily construction operations.
What You Will Need
- Level 2 - Safety Officer designation or equivalent safety certification preferred
- Previous experience on construction sites in a safety and/or labour role
- Strong knowledge of OH&S regulations and construction safety practices
- Previous experience on residential, hotel, and/or commercial construction projects is considered an asset
- Previous hands-on construction carpenter/labour experience
- Ability to safely operate hand tools and power tools
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced construction environment
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
- Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift construction materials as required
- Steel-toed boots required
- WHMIS and Fall Protection certifications preferred
- Additional safety certifications and equipment operator tickets are considered an asset
- Valid driver’s license preferred
How to Apply
To apply for the position of Safety Officer/Carpenter/Labourer, please submit a cover letter with your resume to [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in joining the Meridian team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
