Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator

Employer: EllisDon Corporation

Position: Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Employment Address: 650 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2M9

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for extended medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, and pension plan.

Salary: $40.86 CAD / hour

Contact: Please send resumes to [email protected] and include “Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator” in the email subject line.

Nature and Scope:

As a dedicated health, safety & environmental coordinator with a proactive approach, you play a key role in promoting the EllisDon Core Values.

Duties:

• Be responsible for site-specific safety orientation, job site inspections, and accident/incident reports to ensure safety and health standards.
• Monitor employees and subcontractors on site for compliance with health and safety procedures, escalating issues to leadership as needed.
• Proactively identify and prevent hazardous situations; participate in investigations of safety concerns and incidents.
• Act as a first aid attendant; coordinate emergency response at the workplace.
• Organize and conduct training programs on workplace safety including WHMIS, Fall Protection, and CPR/First Aid.
• Lead, maintain, and educate site staff on creating a safety-first culture and compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Review subcontractors’ pre-construction safety submittals and enforce procedures on health and safety standards.
• Compile project health and safety statistics to identify trends and ensure workplace safety.
• Attend client meetings to provide safety updates.
• Serve as a resource to subcontractors and visitors.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of safety construction experience.
• Ability to delegate and influence compliance with safety rules.
• Certification under the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations with experience on a construction site.
• Occupational First Aid Certificate (OFA L2 minimum, with certified Transportation Endorsement).
• Construction Safety Officer certificate or progress towards National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification for British Columbia.
• Gold Seal certification as a Construction Safety Coordinator and/or CRSP designation is an asset.
• International certification (NEBOSH, ISO 45001, IGC) is an asset.
• Experience with the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program.
• Fall Protection expertise.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to moderately adverse environmental conditions; may require safety equipment and precautions.
• Heavy physical exertion required, lifting between 10 to 25 kilograms (20 – 50 pounds).