VPAC Construction Job Board
Construction Health & Safety Manager
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada .
full-time . March 25, 2024
Description
Construction Health & Safety Manager
For the past 2 decades, VPAC has built a reputation for excellence in pre-construction, construction management, and general contracting services for commercial, multi-family, and seniors’ housing projects.
Along with the career advancement that this position offers, this is also an opportunity to join a team that celebrates leadership at every level. Our culture is built around supporting each other to take on responsibility and grow both personally and professionally - and giving everyone the supportive autonomy, they need to excel.
Focused on providing more than an environment to excel professionally, our collaborative and support-based workplace culture is also structured to foster long-term relationships and mentorships that form the foundations of successful careers.
VPAC Construction Group is looking for an experience Construction Health & Safety Manager.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Monitoring compliance with and enforcing VPAC Construction Group Occupational Health and Safety Manual
- Ensuring a safe working environment for all VPAC Construction Group employees
- Raising awareness of health and safety issues and reporting on key issues
- Promoting a culture of safety within the organization and on the job site
- Reviewing and managing risk for workplace safety hazards
- Collaborating with Site Superintendents, CSOs, and Project Managers to ensure compliance with safety legislation and regulations
- Liaising with and report to WorkSafe BC on health and safety matters
- Facilitating Safety Committee meetings and Toolbox Meetings
- Conducting safety inspections at VPAC Construction Group job sites
- Carrying out safety corrective actions where necessary
- Investigating and documenting complaints related to health and safety
- Investigating and documenting workplace accidents, and report them to the COO in a timely manner
- Investigating and documenting workplace incidents or near-misses
- Advising on and directing corrective actions for all incidents, accidents, or near-misses
- Keeping detailed records of safety-related complaints, accidents, incidents, or near-misses in Procore, and liaise with the HR Manager to ensure documentation is recorded on the relevant employee’s file
- Maintaining and managing safety records and documentation
- General management of safety administration
- Conducting safety orientation and training for new employees
- Schedule training for current employees to update fall protection, confined space, WHMIS, and fit test certifications
The successful candidate will possess:
- 5+ years of experience in health and safety in the construction industry
- CSO certification or equivalent
- First Aid Level 2 certification minimum - OFA Level 3 an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of B.C. occupational health and safety legislation and regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- High level of integrity and accountability
- Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to manage difficult situations
- Ability to read and interpret contract drawings an asset
About VPAC:
- Full-time, career opportunity
- Excellent group benefits
- Dynamic work environment in a fun and growing company
- Competitive compensation package
Compensation
$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year