Construction Safety Officer - Ventana Special Projects

Position Summary

As the Construction Safety Officer with Ventana Special Projects, you will work under the direction of the HSE Manager to support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) program across multiple project sites. You will assist in ensuring regulatory compliance, company policy adherence, and consistent application of safe work practices in the field. You will provide hands-on support to site teams by conducting inspections and observations, assisting with incident reporting and investigations, and supporting training initiatives.

Serving as a key link between the HSE Manager and site leadership, you will help foster a strong safety culture and ensure HSE expectations are clearly understood and consistently applied across all active sites.

• Assisting in the coordination and implementation of the company’s HSE Program.
• Overseeing HSE performance of workers and trade partners.
• Working closely with Superintendents to maintain compliance.
• Developing site-specific safety plans, procedures, exposure control plans, hazard assessments, incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Conducting site-specific orientations for all new site workers and visitors as required.
• Facilitating and documenting site inspections and implementing corrective action.
• Proactively identifying hazards and implementing corrective measures.
• Reviewing trade partner documentation for accuracy and providing feedback to personnel.
• Conducting safety and toolbox talks as required.
• Implementing and assisting overseeing the company’s Injury Management Program and providing first aid as required.
• Assisting with all other administrative duties related to health and safety.
• Updating and monitoring Procore to ensure hazard assessments, inspections, toolbox talks etc. are completed where required.
• Supporting the coordination and scheduling of training, hearing tests, and other related activities.

• Experience overseeing health and safety on a construction site.
• Intermediate First Aid / OFA 2 Certification.
• Solid knowledge of Work Safe BC regulations, policies, guidelines and standards.
• Certified Construction Safety Officer (CSO).
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) Certification is an asset.
• Access to a vehicle to travel from site to site across the Lower Mainland.

• Competitive wages, plus potential profit sharing
• Matching RRSP program
• Paid vacation
• Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D.
• Professional development support
• We get together often for company-wide social events

At Ventana Special Projects (VSP), we thrive on complex, meaningful projects with live operational settings, multi-phase delivery, and work that challenges us to think strategically and execute with precision. We turn challenges into opportunities through careful planning, collaboration, and seamless coordination, delivering results that exceed expectations while maintaining a supportive and organized work environment.

We don’t just build - we partner. Our clients rely on our collaborative approach, technical expertise, and accountability to make even the most complex projects feel manageable. Backed by the experience and strength of Ventana Construction, VSP operates with the agility of a smaller, independent team. We focus on growth, innovation, and supporting our people to push boundaries and take on exciting opportunities.

Joining VSP means being part of a team where your contributions are valued, your skills are challenged, and your career can grow alongside the company’s success.