Construction Safety Officer

Join a well established Civil Contractor across the Lower Mainland that are seeking a Construction Safety Officer to become a part of their team.

About Our Client
They are a well-established civil contractor specializing in heavy civil construction, municipal infrastructure, earthworks, underground utilities, roadworks, and site development projects across Western Canada. With decades of industry experience, they have built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Their diverse portfolio includes transportation infrastructure, servicing, excavation, grading, and large-scale civil works for both public and private sector clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with a proven track record of delivering critical civil infrastructure projects.

About The Position

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across heavy civil construction projects, ensuring compliance with company policies, WorkSafeBC regulations, and client safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify risks, monitor compliance, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead site orientations, daily toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing training for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Monitor field operations to ensure safe work practices are followed during excavation, underground utility installation, earthworks, grading, road construction, and heavy equipment activities.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, determine root causes, and develop effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Health & Safety Plans, Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs), and other required safety documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and subcontractors to proactively address safety concerns and support the safe delivery of project milestones.
• Ensure workers maintain the required certifications, training, and competencies while verifying equipment inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and maintain accurate safety reports, inspection records, incident investigations, and project documentation, providing regular updates to project leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by promoting best practices, monitoring safety performance, and fostering a proactive, accountable safety culture across all project sites.

This opportunity is available to candidates based in Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Surrey, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Chilliwack, Delta, and Richmond.

The Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in a CSO position with a Civil Contractor.
• Valid Construction Safety Officer (CSO) designation or equivalent recognized safety certification
• Strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations, Occupational Health & Safety legislation, and industry best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience maintaining safety documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with the ability to travel between project sites as required.

Compensation & Benefits

• $45- $50/ hr. (DOE)
• Company Vehicle
• Fuel Card
• Health & Dental Benefits

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