Construction Safety Officer, StreetSide Developments

Title: Construction Safety Officer, (Multi-Family construction) Location: Metro Vancouver area. Office location is 201-6525 177B Street, Surrey. At StreetSide Developments, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts. Job Overview Reporting to the Director, Construction, as the Construction Safety Officer you are responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with Qualico’s Safety Program at all assigned work sites. The Construction Safety Officer promotes a safe and healthy workplace culture, and leverages opportunities to continually improve workplace safety. Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include

• Conducting site and location safety inspections to assess and document all information into the safety inspection system.
• Rectifying any unsafe conditions or acts, and taking immediate measures to mitigate risks and hazards when necessary.
• Leading safety orientations for new employees. Enforcing policies and legislative requirements to trades and all individuals assigned to company sites/facilities.
• Maintaining updated documentation of the work site Joint Safety & Health committee meetings for assigned work sites and locations.
• Administering first aid as required and appropriate.
• Assisting in the implementation of internal and external Certificate of Recognition (COR) audits.
• Investigating workplace incidents and reports of hazardous acts or conditions in accordance with Safety Program requirements.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the Safety Program procedures, and initiating changes for continuous improvement.

As our ideal candidate, you are…

• Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• Detail oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
• A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) Certification.
• Standard First Aid Certification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in high-rise construction.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint).

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
• Staying current with technical job skills.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.

Work Conditions You primarily work in on-site in an office trailer during regular business hours. Travel to other construction sites and overtime may occasionally be required. Actions taken and decisions made directly impact the safety and health of others. About Us StreetSide Developments is the multi-family division of Qualico and has developed apartment style, town home style, detached houses and luxury condominiums throughout Western Canada with projects ranging from innovative urban development to historic retrofits. StreetSide Developments operates in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. To learn more, click here . Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reasons to come to work every day.