Corporate Safety Officer

Safety first – it is more than a slogan to you, it is a passion. You are driven to achieve safety excellence and thrive on supporting teams to reach this goal. You have a solid understanding of the regulations, and a knack for translating them to understandable and relatable messaging for team members. You are a communicator, building strong connections and trust with your co-workers, and fostering two-way communication on all safety topics. Your experience in the engineering or construction industry gives you an excellent understanding of the hazards encountered by our staff, and the best practices, training, and mitigation/elimination steps needed to face them. Your strong organizational skills guide the implementation of new policies and procedures, while ensuring that the team’s safety efforts are properly documented. You are ready for a career move to a thriving multi-disciplinary consulting firm, that is repeatedly recognized as a top employer.

Binnie has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Safety Officer to join our head office near scenic Deer Lake in Burnaby with an option for a hybrid work arrangement. You will report to our Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and you will be responsible for monitoring the continual improvement of Binnie’s safety program to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with provincial authorities. You will champion a safety-first culture, informing staff and managers on pertinent safety issues and legislative compliance requirements.

YOUR ROLE:

• Monitoring site and office activities and maintaining records to ensure compliance with company policies and OHS regulations
• Developing communications and activities to maintain a high level of staff engagement and success for the safety program
• Overseeing safety training for all of our staff, including orientations for new and young workers
• Providing guidance to managers for project-specific safety needs, including field work and construction, and projects where Binnie is designated as Prime Contractor
• Planning and conducting company-wide safety meetings and supporting effective Health and Safety Committees in satellite offices
• Leading incident and near miss investigation, reporting and follow up actions
• Reviewing job site safety compliance inspections
• Maintaining and updating safety records for all employees, in coordination with Human Resources
• Maintaining Binnie’s COR certification in AB and BC
• Working with others in a manner consistent with Binnie’s corporate values, including collaboration and respect

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 5+ years of related work experience
• Experience in a consulting engineering or construction environment
• Completed OH&S Certificate or Diploma
• Strong working knowledge of the OH&S Act, regulations and industry best practices and standards in BC and Alberta
• Experience in the development and presentation of safety training

Nice to haves:

• Safety Professional Designation (CHSC or CRSP)
• Current OFA Level 3 certification
• Experience in workplace occupational health and safety claims management

ABOUT BINNIE:

We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We’re small enough to know each other’s names, and big enough to be where we’re needed. As an employee-owned firm which is consistently recognized as a Top Employer, we take pride in our work and are respected as one of the top engineering firms in British Columbia. We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond.

We’re looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can’t do it without you.

THE PERKS:

People come first. We support you with the education, mentoring, and growth opportunities you need to build an interesting career. As an employee-owned firm, we create a clear internal growth path that can keep up with even the most ambitious professionals. Whether it’s through our Young Professionals group, mentoring programs, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club, everyone can get involved in their own way.

Interested in this job?

Let us know why you want to work at Binnie, and why you would be a fit as our next Corporate Safety Officer. Submit your application at the above link.

Binnie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome any and all qualified applicants.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Thank you for your interest in Binnie. We look forward to reviewing your application.