Health & Safety Designate
Operating since 1978, Lydale is one of western Canada's most trusted full-service property restoration contractors, specializing in complete clean-up and reconstruction (both commercial and residential) of property damaged from wind, water, and/or fire. In spring of 2024 Lydale joined forces with Canstar Restorations. Canstar, founded in 1985, has grown to include 18 offices servicing British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
We love taking part in community events and are pleased to help our furry friends by sponsoring the BCSPCA. We pride ourselves as being the best in the restoration industry by providing excellent service, prioritizing safety, and delivering a very high level of quality work to our customers.
We take good care of our team too! We like to have fun and celebrate our success.
Position OverviewAs a Safety Designate, you will champion health and safety on job sites, in the office, and across operations. You’ll play a key role in training, inspections, emergency preparedness, and compliance—all while supporting a positive, safety-first culture.
Documentation- Incident Reports/Investigations
- Statistic tracking and reporting
- Review/revise policies and procedures
- Develop and present safety meetings
- Co-chair H&S Committee
- Facilitate orientations for new hires, subcontractors, and temporary workers
- Disciplinary Records (issuing and tracking)
- Track and maintain Emergency Response Equipment (restocking, inspections)
- Emergency response plans and contact information
- Monitor tagged out equipment
- Tool and power equipment inspections
- Mobile equipment inspections/recertifications
- Perform site visits and inspections
- Facility Inspections
- Large loss setup/on-going safety management
- Vehicle pick up/drop off
- Ensure that self and others adhere to Canstar’s health and safety practices and procedures
- Ensure good housekeeping is kept to perform work safely and efficiently
- Understand safety policies and protocols
- Ensure that self and others on site are wearing all required PPE, when required
Minimum 2 years of experience in a safety role or relevant industry certifications
- Minimum 2 years of construction field experience
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Relevant industry certifications, e.g. NCSO considered an asset
- Experience operating a forklift considered an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Comfortable delivering training on basic safety courses
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of mould and asbestos would be considered an asset
- Competitivecompensationand bonus structure
- Extended health and dentalbenefitsfor you and your family
- RRSP
- Great companycultureandcareeradvancementopportunities
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