Construction Health & Safety Manager

Construction Health & Safety Manager

For the past 2 decades, VPAC has built a reputation for excellence in pre-construction, construction management, and general contracting services for commercial, multi-family, and seniors’ housing projects.

Along with the career advancement that this position offers, this is also an opportunity to join a team that celebrates leadership at every level.

Our culture is built around supporting each other to take on responsibility and grow both personally and professionally - and giving everyone the supportive autonomy, they need to excel.

Focused on providing more than an environment to excel professionally, our collaborative and support-based workplace culture is also structured to foster long-term relationships and mentorships that form the foundations of successful careers.

VPAC Construction Group is looking for an experience Construction Health & Safety Manager.

Responsibilities of this position include :

• Monitoring compliance with and enforcing VPAC Construction Group Occupational Health and Safety Manual
• Ensuring a safe working environment for all VPAC Construction Group employees
• Raising awareness of health and safety issues and reporting on key issues
• Promoting a culture of safety within the organization and on the job site
• Reviewing and managing risk for workplace safety hazards
• Collaborating with Site Superintendents, CSOs, and Project Managers to ensure compliance with safety legislation and regulations
• Liaising with and report to WorkSafe BC on health and safety matters
• Facilitating Safety Committee meetings and Toolbox Meetings
• Conducting safety inspections at VPAC Construction Group job sites
• Carrying out safety corrective actions where necessary
• Investigating and documenting complaints related to health and safety
• Investigating and documenting workplace accidents, and report them to the COO in a timely manner
• Investigating and documenting workplace incidents or near-misses
• Advising on and directing corrective actions for all incidents, accidents, or near-misses
• Keeping detailed records of safety-related complaints, accidents, incidents, or near-misses in Procore, and liaise with the HR Manager to ensure documentation is recorded on the relevant employee’s file
• Maintaining and managing safety records and documentation
• General management of safety administration
• Conducting safety orientation and training for new employees
• Schedule training for current employees to update fall protection, confined space, WHMIS, and fit test certifications

The successful candidate will possess :

• 5+ years of experience in health and safety in the construction industry
• CSO certification or equivalent
• First Aid Level 2 certification minimum - OFA Level 3 an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of B.C. occupational health and safety legislation and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to manage difficult situations
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings an asset

About VPAC :

• Full-time, career opportunity
• Excellent group benefits
• Dynamic work environment in a fun and growing company
• Competitive compensation package

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