Construction Safety Officer; CSO

We are currently seeking a Construction Health & Safety Officer (CSO) to join our team. In this role, you will assist the Health and Safety Manager in maintaining Norpac’s Safety Program and work closely with management and project supervisors to ensure safety at all levels of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safety regulations and practices, previous experience as a Construction Safety Officer, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

The role ensures compliance with provincial legislation, including WorkSafeBC regulations, and promotes a proactive safety culture that minimizes risk, incidents, and lost-time injuries.

The Construction Safety Officer works closely with project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors, and executive leadership to implement best practices in construction safety management. We are looking for a well‑rounded individual who is comfortable with both field and office responsibilities. While safety coordination will remain the primary focus, we would like someone who can also assist with administrative tasks, documentation management, reporting, data entry, and other operational support functions when CSO workloads are lighter.

Our target candidate is someone who is not only a strong safety professional, but who is also organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working with technology and business systems. We see significant value in finding someone who can contribute across multiple areas of the business and grow with the organization over time.

• Develop and lead the corporate Health & Safety Management System.
• Establish company‑wide safety objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a strong safety‑first culture across all projects and departments.
• Advise executive leadership on regulatory changes, compliance risks, and safety performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety and risk management.

• Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and BC construction safety standards.
• Maintain COR (Certificate of Recognition) certification and safety audit programs where applicable.
• Liaise with WorkSafeBC officers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure all projects meet required safety documentation and reporting standards.
• Maintain inventory and distribute PPE to workers; provide instruction on correct use and maintenance.
• Assist in preparing project safety documentation, job hazard assessments, procedures and safe work plans.

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Ensure implementation of safe work procedures, toolbox meetings, and job hazard analyses.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with company and legislative safety standards.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and incident response planning.

• Lead investigations involving incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations, inspections, and safety statistics.
• Prepare executive safety reports and KPI dashboards.

• Develop and deliver safety orientations and ongoing training programs.
• Ensure workers and supervisors receive required certifications and competency training.
• Mentor site safety coordinators and construction safety officers.
• Support leadership training in hazard recognition and incident prevention.

• Identify operational and construction‑related risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies for high‑risk activities including:

• Working at heights
• Excavation and trenching
• Confined spaces
• Heavy equipment operations
• Electrical hazards
• Crane and rigging activities

• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Superintendents, Human Resources, Estimating & Operations Teams, Joint Health & Safety Committees.
• Support return‑to‑work and injury management programs.
• Attend monthly JOHS Committee meetings.

• Combination of office and construction site environments.
• Ability to travel and work on rotation at remote sites is required.
• Exposure to active…