Safety Advisor

Nhwelmen Construction is seeking a Safety Advisor to act as the primary health and safety representative on assigned sites. This role is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation in British Columbia, and supporting the implementation of our Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS).

What We Offer:

Competitive wage: $35
-45 per hour, based on experience

Long-term employment with a growing construction team

General

Duties & Responsibilities:

Deliver and adapt OHS training programs to meet the needs of workers across all job sites

Conduct on-site safety and jobsite orientations

Maintain regular communication with the Site Leadership to ensure OHSMS compliance

Advise workers of potential hazards and recommend preventative measures

Respond to worker inquiries and concerns related to occupational health and safety

Participate in pre-job and tail-gate meetings

Facilitate communication and coordination between project teams and JHSC members

Review subcontractor safety materials and personnel qualifications

Coordinate and deliver safety training, coaching and orientations

Conduct daily safety inspections and shar findings with site teams and management

Identify and assess hazards, implementing appropriate controls

Document and report unsafe acts or conditions requiring immediate correction

Notify Construction Managers, JHSC , and BLT members of incidents and concerns

Exercise stop-work authority when necessary to prevent risk

Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and communication of incidents and accidents

Lead and participate in incident investigations

Facilitate weekly safety meetings and distribute meeting minutes

Maintain and organize safety documentation using Site Docs

Develop and implement safety-related documents including:

Emergency Response Plans,

Traffic Management Plans,

Standard Operating Procedures,

Hazard/Risk Assessments,

Safe work practices

Ensure the job site is safe and work-ready (PPE, signage, permits, barriers, etc.)

Perform visual safety inspections of heavy-duty equipment and fleet vehicles

Handle and place safety equipment such as signage, tools, lifting straps, and chains

Perform other duties as assigned to support the management team

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail

Practical understanding of civil construction and mining environments

Thorough knowledge of OHS legislation and ability to apply OHSMS and client specific programs

Ability to obtain, analyze, review and verify safety data

Sound judgment and decision-making in safety-related matters

Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments and work sites

Flexibility to support workers across various shifts and schedules

Self-directed with strong follow-through and minimal supervision

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)

Qualifications:

Current CSO or NCSO designation, (COHS preferred)

Extensive knowledge of WorkSafeBC legislation and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC

Minimum 1-year of recent experience in a health and safety role in British Columbia

2-years hands-on safety experience in construction (civil and/or mining preferred)

Post-secondary education in construction, trades, health care, or administration is an asset

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook)

Experience in large-scale earthworks, underground pipework, or dam construction is an asset

Demonstrated experience in technical safety writing

Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and access to reliable transportation

Location:

This position will be based out of various locations within the interior of British Columbia. This is not a camp position; employees provide their own transportation to/from the job site.

Nhwelmen Construction is a 100% indigenous owned company and a Certified Aboriginal Business by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

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