Health & Safety Specialist

At Flynn, it's not just a job, it's a career

This position will be based out of our Vancouver Branch (located in Surrey, BC), reporting to the Health and Safety Supervisor for BC.

• Competitive wages and extended health benefits
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance
• RRSP matching
• Great environment where our motto is “Flynn Family Winning Together”!
• On-going career development courses and programs through our in-house Flynn University

• Manage the safety requirements of operational construction sites and equipment
• Conduct safety evaluations of Flynn project sites using documentation and standardized processes
• Ensure that sub-contractors adhere to required safety standards in keeping with Flynn policy/legislation
• Identifying potential risks and safety hazards during a project through involvement throughout the job life cycle (estimate, pre-mobilization, construction and autopsy)
• Performing incident investigations as per the company’s health and safety programs
• Maintain a conducive working relationship with all management, superintendents, project managers through education, coaching, advising and giving practical on site application options
• Assisting with the communication and implementation of the company’s claims management and return to work programs
• Be proactive in recommending changes to improve the safety programs
• Participate in the development and implementation of safety training programs
• Conducting new worker safety orientations
• Provide training services throughout the region as a Train-the-Trainer
• Report writing and maintaining all required documentation
• Attending and facilitating monthly safety committee meetings as required
• Frequent visits to job sites and branches supporting the work on hand.

• Formal education and/or training in Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety, NCSO or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a safety role within a construction environment
• Experience working in the ICI construction industry, specifically dealing with flatroofs and architectural metal products is considered an asset
• Knowledge of the COR process is considered a strong asset
• Safety knowledge in Working at Heights, Fall Protection, Fire Protection and WHMIS
• Knowledge and practical experience in incident investigation
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Computer literate in Windows applications;
  Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Valid driver’s license required

$75,000 - $95,000 a year