Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Speers Construction Inc. is a rapidly growing civil construction company in Revelstoke, BC, that is part of Jim Dent Construction. Jim Dent is a long-standing leader in the Heavy Civil Construction industry.
Speers Construction Inc. has earned a reputation for completing complex projects on time and on budget, and for building strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients and our partners. Our talented team of experienced professionals value collaboration, hard work, and have a commitment to delivering high quality, reliable results.
Speers Construction has a core focus of building better business through long-term clients and long-term profitability. To achieve this goal, we are looking for people who share our company values :
- Positive Attitude
- Dedicated to company success
- Respectful Team Player
- Adaptable
The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the companys Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) program for civil construction operations across British Columbia. This role ensures compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, the Workers Compensation Act, and applicable COR standards, while fostering a strong safety culture across all job sites.
We are currently looking for a Health and Safety Manager to lead and further develop our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Program. Speers Construction is looking for a strong communicator who will lead and promote a strong safety culture.
A team approach is mandatory and will require an open-minded and adaptable work ethic.
Expectations and Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and continuously improve the companys Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programMaintain and update policies, procedures, safe work practices, and hazard assessments specific to civil construction projectsDevelop and deliver safety orientation for new employees, and ongoing training for employees, supervisors, and subcontractorsSite Safety
Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments on all active projectsIdentify unsafe conditions or practices and work with site supervision to implement corrective actionsMonitor high-risk activities such as excavation, traffic control, confined spaces, heavy equipment operations, and environmental hazardsEnsure operations team prioritizes safety and reinforces the safety cultureIncident Management
Lead investigations of incidents, newar misses, and occupational illnessesComplete WorkSafeBC reporting and documentation requirements, and follow up with any claimsDevelop corrective and preventative action plansCOR & WorkSafeBC Liaison
Manage and maintain the companys COR certification, including audits and documentationAct as the primary point of contact with WorkSafeBC, industry associations, and external auditorsSupport claims management and return-to-work programsQualifications and Knowledge
Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety preferred5 years of experience in health and safety1-3 years management experienceProfessional communication skills - both oral and written, with the ability to manage conflict effectively and deal with challenging conversations with ease.Organized and high attention to detail.Background in civil construction considered an assetAdvanced knowledge of applicable Federal and Provincial OH&S legislation (WorkSafe BC).Advanced and broad understanding of safety requirements in civil construction environment.Advanced written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with various team members across different departments