This role will work out of our head office in Maple Ridge, BC.
Project coordination includes assisting our Project Management team with administrative tasks with planning, organizing, and managing full project execution from start-up, execution, through to close-out of project.
Safety coordination includes the overall administration of the safety guidelines on the project sites, maintaining, coordinating, and updating employee training and certifications.
There will be an occasional need for site visits and inspections – Mileage is paid for such visits.
General Safety:
- Ensure current safety policies and procedures are in compliance with current WCB and municipal regulations and amend or update OH&S policies and/or procedures as necessary
- Remain up to date on new and revised legislation, industry trends and best practices to make recommendations on keeping programs current and relevant
- Lead and participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee and convene regular monthly meetings to gather field level feedback on safety needs throughout the organization
- Managing the WCB relationship, processing clearance letters, completing WorkSafe claims, form 7’s, reporting, and managing the account
- Managing return-to-work programs
- Maintain all safety records, documentation, and reporting requirements, including accurate and up-to-date records of safety incidents, inspections, and training records
- Ensure that all accidents, incidents, and injuries are properly reported to all appropriate parties
- Conduct safety audits and reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with safety standards and regulations
- Act as a resource for employees and management on safety-related inquiries, concerns, and feedback, and provide support in resolving safety issues
Project Safety Coordination:
- Submit Notice of Projects to WorksafeBC
- Locate Requests with BC 1 Call
- Site visits to assess and identify job specific hazards, determine specialized PPE, training requirements
- Create Site Specific Safety Plans, Job Hazard Assessments, Emergency response plans, and Safe Work Procedures
- Other Project Coordination duties as required
Site Safety:
- Conduct regular site visits to ensure teams are working with best practices in mind, and have the required safety equipment and PPE to perform the work safely
- Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments on construction sites, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions
- Development and maintenance of hazard assessment analysis and control, safe work procedures and safe job procedures
- Develop and monitor site specific safety plans, pre-job hazard assessments, incident investigations and risk assessments as required and ensure Drake is in compliance
- Proactively conduct safety assessments, inspections, and audits to identify potential hazards and risks in the workplace and make recommendations for / implement corrective actions
- Review sub-contractor safety documentation for accuracy and completeness and provide feedback to Foremen and Supervisors
- Investigate and report on incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and recommending preventive measures
Training:
- In coordination with the Site Foremen and Supervisors, identify and provide/coordinate regular worksite safety training for all employees including WHMIS, company safety policies & procedures, hearing tests, fit tests, first aid, ground disturbance, confined spaces, etc.
- Tracking all completed training and active certifications, and managing the recertification schedule for all employees
- Conduct onboarding/safety orientations for all new and returning team members
Required Skills/Experience:
- Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health & Safety from a recognized institution
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role preferably within the civil construction industry
- Above average understanding of the safe operations of heavy off-road equipment
- Solid knowledge of WorkSafe BC regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft applications (including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and SiteDoc’s
- Ability to generate accurate and complete reports in a timely manner
- Strong time management skills, particularly the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks
- Proactive in identifying hazards and implementing corrective measures to ensure that health, safety, and standards are being met on site
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to influence others, in matters of health, and safety
- OFA Level 2 an asset
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- What are your wage expectations
Work Location: In person
