Safety Specialist

Leavitt Industrial Group is a long-term owner and operator of industrial-focused businesses across North America. Formerly known as Venturis Capital, our organization has spent decades building and investing in strong, service-driven businesses. We have grown into a distinct group of aligned companies that support a broad spectrum of industrial sectors. Our approach is steady and proven. We acquire and support businesses with strong leadership, a people-front culture, and the potential to grow.

We believe in growing with our people, not just our numbers. Our group is built on trust, earned through performance, and reinforced through consistency. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

Leavitt Industrial Group is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Safety Specialist to join our Safety team in Coquitlam, British Columbia
. Supporting 36 branches and more than 400 employees, this role plays a vital part in maintaining safety compliance, managing workers’ compensation claims, and supporting the administrative processes that contribute to a strong safety culture across our organization.

As the Safety Specialist, your key responsibilities will include:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for safety-related incidents within the assigned territory, ensuring timely reporting, investigation, documentation, and resolution
• Managing workers’ compensation claims across Canada, including incident reporting, documentation, communication with relevant stakeholders, and ongoing case management
• Coordinating workplace injury documentation and supporting return-to-work planning and related processes
• Working with branch managers, service managers, and other stakeholders to collect and provide safety documentation and information required by third-party sites
• Conducting and supporting annual health and safety audits to evaluate compliance with internal standards and applicable regulations
• Participating in the review, development, and continuous improvement of health and safety policies and procedures
• Providing guidance and support to Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) members and Safety Captains, helping ensure locations meet training, role expectations, and regulatory requirements
• Monitoring and maintaining safety data, including safety data sheet (SDS) databases, safety KPIs, and reports generated through Bis Safety Software and other learning management systems
• Creating and distributing safety bulletins, communications, and other materials to support safety awareness across the organization
• Supporting the administration of safety training through Docebo and other internal or external learning management systems
• Conducting branch visits to support safety inspections, monitor compliance, and assist operational teams with safety-related requirements
• Participating in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings to promote a strong safety culture
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing administration of new safety management systems and related processes

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• Minimum three years' full-time occupational health and safety experience in Canada
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation or equivalent
• Experience in safety administration, compliance coordination, incident management, or workers’ compensation claims management
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations applicable to worksites within the assigned territory
• Knowledge of workplace…