Formwork Safety Manager

Job Description

The Safety Manager provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to ensure consistent and effective implementation of CapWest’s Health & Safety Program across all divisions — including Forming, Pumping, Equipment, Electrical, Civil, Drywall, Metal Panel, and Firestopping. This role acts as the key safety liaison between operations, field teams, and leadership, ensuring that all activities meet or exceed WorkSafeBC and OH&S regulatory requirements.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package that provides extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance and critical illness.
• Continuous learning opportunities with an annual educational allowance.
• Generous referral program ranging from $500-$2,500, depending on business need.
• Regular consistent team‑building activities and events.
• Discounts to local amenities and vendors.
• Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our Hospitality offerings

About The Role

• Provide oversight, guidance, and support to all CapWest divisions ensuring consistent safety standards across Forming, Pumping, Equipment, Electrical, Civil, Drywall, Metal Panel, and Firestopping.
• Serve as the main safety contact for Superintendents, Project Managers, Operations, HR, and Executive Leadership.
• Support each division with tailored safety plans, Safe Work Procedures, and critical risk protocols specific to their work scopes.
• Oversee the development, updating, and implementation of the company’s Safety Program and OH&S Manuals.
• Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC and all applicable OH&S regulations for each division’s activities.
• Review, revise, and improve SWPs regularly, ensuring division-specific hazards and controls are reflected.
• Work towards achieving COR certification and maintain all documentation needed for audits.
• Ensure new projects are set up for safety success from the start, including site‑specific safety plans, signage, equipment requirements, emergency protocols, and onboarding coordination.
• Conduct pre‑mobilization safety reviews for higher‑risk scopes (cranes, excavation, energized work, suspended slabs, pump setups, metal panel hoisting, etc.).
• Confirm subcontractors comply with CapWest and OH&S requirements before mobilization.
• Perform weekly documented site inspections tailored to each division’s operations and follow‑up on the completion of outstanding items.
• Lead incident and injury investigations, ensuring root causes and corrective actions are properly identified and documented.
• Review all incident reports to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Track trends and recommend proactive measures to reduce future risk.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and managing TSO’s (Trade Safety Officers) and site safety personnel as required.
• Support new employee orientations and ensure workers receive required certifications, refreshers, and site‑specific training.
• Track training records and ensure expiry dates and competencies are up to date.
• Centralize and maintain all safety documentation, including inspections, incident reports, SWPs, OH&S Manuals, and weekly safety summaries.
• Provide regular reporting to leadership on trends, compliance, and areas needing improvement.
• Review critical lifts, hoisting plans, pump setups, and large equipment placement with relevant Project and Equipment teams.
• Confirm all lifting, rigging, hoisting, and electrical work is completed in accordance with OH&S and CapWest standards.
• Coordinate with Equipment and Pumping divisions for required NDTs, inspections, and certifications.
• Order safety equipment and supplies for all divisions through the ordering process and monitor safety budget items and ensure cost‑effective purchasing.
• Act as a visible leader and role model in safety, setting expectations for all supervisors and workers.
• Coach site teams to improve safe work habits and reinforce accountability.
• Promote a positive, proactive safety culture built on open communication and shared responsibility.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Safety role particularly with fall protection/working at heights, working on large scale projects with multiple sub‑trades.
• Strong understanding of multi‑trade construction safety (formwork, cranes, pumping, shoring, electrical, drywall, civil, and equipment).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong documentation capacity with the ability to meet stringent deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.
• Certified Regional Safety Professional or equivalent OHS diploma.
• CPR and First Aid Certified.

Salary Range

$100,000 - 120,000

About The Company

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

How To Apply

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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