Health and Safety Coordinator

FCC Construcción


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Salary: CA$90,000 - CA$110,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
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FCC Group is an international leader in engineering and infrastructure, headquartered in Spain. With over a century of history, FCC’s core businesses include construction, environmental services, end-to-end water management, and the development of concessions for large infrastructure. In Canada, FCC is proud to be involved in multiple projects in Ontario and British Columbia to improve public transportation infrastructure.

FCC Canada, part of the Construction Division of FCC Group, has been present in Canada since 1997. We have been involved in innovative subway infrastructure work, such as the Highway 407 stations and Northern Tunnels for the Toronto York Spadina Subway Line Expansion, as well as the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Fredericton Moncton Highway. FCC Canada excels in civil works such as roads, railways, maritime construction, tunnels, bridges, and subway projects.

About The Project

Cross Fraser Partnership (CFP) is a Bouygues Construction Canada Inc., Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (FCC) Canada Ltd., Pomerleau BC Inc. and Arcadis Canada Inc. general partnership that has been selected to collaboratively deliver a new, eight-lane immersed tube tunnel that will replace the existing George Massey Tunnel on Highway 99. The new tunnel will have three vehicle lanes and a dedicated transit lane in each direction, with a separated active transportation corridor for cyclists and pedestrians.

Position Overview

The Health and Safety Coordinator ensures that other employees can complete their work safely. They set safety standards for their workplace based on legal requirements and train employees to help them understand these rules. The Health and Safety Coordinator also monitors working conditions and resolves any safety issues that may arise. They work in construction sites and workshop settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete Daily Orientation in the Field.
  • Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe operation.
  • Organize routine training on health and safety matters for staff.
  • Train supervisors, managers, and other leaders in health and safety standards.
  • Investigate accidents onsite and identify probable causes.
  • Handle risk assessments to gather information on safety issues.
  • Organize accident investigation processes.
  • Conduct safety observation reports regularly.
  • Attend safety walks and inspections to analyze safety risks.
  • Intervene in correcting unsafe work practices on the project.
  • Ensure compliance with OSH regulations.
  • Monitor employees' and the company’s adherence to safety policies and guidelines.
  • Verify that employees consistently follow safety protocols.
  • Keep records of all safety-related issues and ensure corrective measures are taken.
  • Include safety-related information in project meetings and progress reports.
  • Analyze health and safety data; review and recommend changes to regular activities.
  • Provide regular reports to Site team and HS Manager and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Education And Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
  • Possess a bachelor’s degree in health and safety or any science related field.
  • National Construction Safety Officer Certificate is required
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional would be an asset,

Job Requirements

  • Knowledge of safety in the construction industry especially on civil works activities. Pilling works, marine work experience will be an asset.
  • Understanding of OSH regulations, COR principles, ISO 45001 requirements, and other federal, provincial, and local safety regulations.
  • Knowledge of construction safety management, including Occupational Safety and Health guidelines.
  • Knowledge of processes for coordinating local safety records gathering from IHSA (COR, WSIB, WSIR, LTI, etc.) without supervision.}
  • Previous experience organizing and leading the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
  • Knowledge and skills to organize and lead safety awareness campaigns.
  • Ability to prepare training materials and deliver safety training sessions.
  • Strong communication skills for educating employees on safety standards and expectations.
  • Ability to work well within a team and engage with diverse groups of people.
  • Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail in reviewing safety records and ensuring compliance.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.

Work Environment

FCC Canada is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups in all levels of its workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our recruitment and selection processes are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We offer reasonable accommodation upon request to support applicants throughout their journey with us. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please send us an email at “ [email protected] ". Feedback about the accommodation process is welcome at “ [email protected] ". This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario’s Human Rights Code, affirming our ongoing efforts to provide a supportive and equitable environment for all.

This position is located in Vancouver.

We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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