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Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

Actalent • Squamish, BC, Canada
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Project Overview

This is a large-scale, multi‑billion‑dollar transit infrastructure project delivered under a Project Labour Agreement (PLA), with multiple contractor teams handling civil, structural, and systems scopes.

The guideway contract scope includes :

  • Precast segment fabrication at a dedicated yard
  • Elevated guideway construction using large gantry cranes
  • Utility relocations, roadworks, and active transportation infrastructure

The precast yard produces thousands of concrete segments. These are cast, stored, and staged onsite, then transported and installed along the alignment using specialized gantry cranes. The yard includes a batch plant, steel fabrication building, and rail‑mounted cranes, and will remain active through the duration of the project. Early morning operations and off‑hour deliveries are approved to maintain schedule.

This scope is high‑impact and fast‑paced. Guideway work is one of the most visible and technically demanding parts of the project.

Key Duties – Safety Advisor

  • Support safe execution of precast fabrication, segment handling, and elevated guideway installation
  • Conduct daily site inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits across yard and field operations
  • Assist with critical lift planning and execution, including crane operations and guideway launching
  • Deliver toolbox talks, orientations, and training sessions for trades and subcontractors
  • Monitor compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and internal safety protocols
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns; document findings and corrective actions
  • Collaborate with field supervisors, subcontractors, and project managers to reinforce safe work practices
  • Maintain accurate safety documentation and reporting systems
  • Liaise with client safety reps and regulatory bodies as needed
  • Promote a proactive safety culture across all phases of work
  • Skills

  • Environmental health & safety
  • Health & safety
  • Environmental science
  • Civil engineering
  • CSO
  • Safety
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

    Must‑Haves

  • 3–5 years of safety experience (Transit Infrastructure & Rail Construction, Heavy Civil, Pipeline, Industrial, O&G)
  • Union project experience is essential
  • Proven track record on projects exceeding $500M
  • Comfortable working at heights and around crane operations
  • Experience conducting or supporting crane inspections
  • NCSO or equivalent certification required
  • Strong understanding of WorkSafeBC regulations
  • Clear communicator with leadership presence onsite
  • Nice‑to‑Haves

  • Background in skilled trades or civil / building construction
  • Additional training in Fall Protection, Rescue / Confined Spaces, or Bobcat / mobile equipment operation
  • Proficiency with Procore is a significant advantage
  • Familiarity with elevated guideway work
  • Experience Level

    Expert Level

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Squamish, BC.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $43.30 / hr.

    Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in Squamish,BC.

    À propos d'Actalent :

    Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

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    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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