Construction engineer Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Job Title: Construction Safety OfficerJob Description

This role focuses on enforcing and promoting safety on an active heavy civil and industrial construction project in the Delta/Richmond, BC area. The Construction Safety Officer ensures full compliance with WorkSafeBC requirements, maintains accurate safety documentation, and supports a strong safety culture on site. In addition to safety oversight, the position includes minor physical labour to support site operations and general site activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enforce site safety policies, procedures, and standards across the construction site.
• Ensure full compliance with WorkSafeBC (WCB) rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Complete, organize, and maintain safety documentation, reports, and records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and hazard assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up corrective actions.
• Communicate proactively with site supervisors and workers regarding safety concerns, expectations, and best practices.
• Deliver safety orientations for new workers and visitors to the site.
• Ensure workers complete required pre-employment testing and any site-specific safety requirements.
• Support site operations by moving pumps and assisting with general labour duties as needed.
• Work collaboratively with site leadership to promote a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.
• Use computer systems and software to prepare safety reports, track incidents, and maintain documentation.
• Adapt to day, night, and weekend shifts as required by project needs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a safety role such as Construction Safety Officer (CSO) or Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA3) on construction sites.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working on heavy civil, industrial, or earthworks projects (such as drilling, piling, and excavation).
• Valid OFA3 certificate.
• Strong, practical knowledge of WorkSafeBC (WCB) regulations and safety standards.
• Comfort using computers and digital tools for reporting, documentation, and record keeping.
• Willingness and ability to perform physical tasks and general labour duties as required.
• Clear and effective communication skills with workers, supervisors, and project stakeholders.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
• Availability and willingness to work AM and PM shifts and participate in weekend rotation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Construction Safety Officer (CSO) certificate is an asset.
• Experience on major projects and large, complex construction sites.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with site teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate safety records.
• Ability to adapt to changing site conditions and shifting priorities.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers long-term stability on a major project, with steady work and clear potential for growth. You benefit from ongoing training and development, as well as access to overtime, providing both professional advancement and strong earning potential. You join a safety-focused team environment that values reliability, supports continuous learning, and provides consistent work on a high-profile, multi-year project.

Work Environment

The role is based on a major heavy civil and industrial construction project in the Delta/Richmond, BC area. The position involves working primarily on site in an outdoor construction environment, with exposure to earthworks activities such as drilling, piling, and excavation. Standard weekday shifts include a first shift from 7:00 . to 3:30 ., Monday to Friday, with 8-hour workdays. The project also operates extended day and night shifts: a day schedule typically runs from 6:00 . to 4:00 . (8 regular hours plus 2 overtime hours) Monday to Friday, and a night schedule runs from 4:00 . to 12:00 ., with plans to extend to a 10-hour shift from 4:00 . to 2:00 . Monday to Friday. There is a rotating Saturday shift approximately once per month. The assignment is expected to last 12 years and involves close collaboration with site leadership in a fast-paced, safety-driven construction environment, where appropriate site-appropriate workwear and personal protective equipment are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.