Safety Advisor II/Lead Investigator
Job in
Surrey, BC, Canada
Listing for:
MYR Group
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
Job Description & How to Apply Below
ABOUT THE ROLEThe Safety Advisor II/Lead Investigator works closely with field staff, clients and subcontractors, all levels of management, and personnel from external organizations during all phases of electric construction projects. Safety Advisor II's will support the creation of site-specific plans and be a mentor to other safety professionals within the company. The Specialist must be committed to ensuring adherence to safety-related policies, procedures, and regulations while developing positive professional relationships.
This is a location-based position encompassing worksites throughout the assigned project area and requires varying amounts of travel.
Company Overview
Since , Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.
Essential Functions
Primarily field based with an office in North Surrey, BCStandard working hours 7 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday (may change based on the needs of the business or projects)Coordinate ongoing operational activities with project management and site supervisionAct as qualified person to perform confined space risk assessments, occupational hygiene assessments and to further develop exposure control plans.Occasional travel with limited overnight stays to support the AB region or BC Central Interior on a semi-monthly basis for a few days at a time.Act as primary point of contact for site teams pertaining to injuries and incident investigations.Coordinate with WPE head office H&S department relating to WPE injury management, RTW, and ongoing claims with WCB.Coordinate with H&S Administrator relating to injuries and claims.Assist operations in creating site specific emergency response plans, safety boards, PSSPs, JHAs, SWPs, SJPs, SDS, and related H&S documentation.Maintain and inspect inventory related to fall protection equipment, confined space equipment, respiratory protective equipment, PPE, fire extinguishers and asset safety. Update project management and supervision with findings.Perform regular site walks, FLRA reviews, and site inspections and record in company softwareComplete initial incident reports and final investigation reports.Attend weekly safety talks.Ensure tag-out system is in place and being followed for defective tools and equipment. Notify project management and supervision of defects.Identify H&S deficiencies and implement and assign proper corrective actions in coordination with project management and supervision.Coach and mentor site personnel regarding correcting unsafe conditions, unsafe behavior, and unsafe work practices.Use stop work authority as required.Coordinate with WPE H&S Operations teams to schedule or facilitate required employee training.Participate in site-specific safety planning.Ensure regular drills are conducted and recorded.Ensure records of training are captured and retained for WPE workers.Ensure competency program is being followed and records of competency are maintained for WPE workers.Work with Director of Safety Operations as it relates to the needs of the department and the business.Other duties as assigned.ABOUT YOUQualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (HSE) field roles - requiredDocumented experience with Worksafe
BC reporting, record keeping, and the creation of JHAs, SWPs, SJPs and PSSPs.Valid BC driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.Minimum of one safety certification is required; RIOH/RIH (Registered Industrial Occupational Hygienist) or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)Undergraduate degree, Diploma or Certificate in in Occupational Safety & Health Management, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene or related technical field preferred; combination of relevant experience and education considered in lieu of degreeKnowledge/Skills/Abilities
Thorough understanding of construction project management practices and proceduresAdvanced knowledge of provincial regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safetyExcellent problem-solving and situation analysis skillsAdvanced proficiency with MS Office Suite programs, specifically Word, Excel and Power Point Effective verbal and written…
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