Construction Safety Officer

Job Title: Construction Safety Officer

Job Description

This role oversees safety on a large, fast-paced mixed-use construction site, ensuring that all workers follow established safety protocols and that incidents are documented accurately. You will work primarily on parkade and residential tower scopes within a major redevelopment project, combining active site presence with hands-on support and clear communication across trades.

Responsibilities

• Walk the construction site regularly to monitor work areas and verify that all safety protocols and procedures are followed.
• Identify unsafe conditions, hazards, or at-risk behaviors and intervene promptly to correct or escalate issues as needed.
• Document all incidents, near-misses, and safety observations in a clear, detailed, and timely manner.
• Prepare written safety reports and incident summaries for internal records and for communication with project stakeholders.
• Support and reinforce site safety orientations and toolbox talks by providing practical guidance and feedback to workers.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and trades to plan work in a safe manner and to address safety concerns proactively.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely when assisting with general labour tasks related to safety controls and housekeeping.
• Assist with general labour duties as required, such as maintaining clear access and egress routes, organizing materials, and supporting safe site logistics.
• Read and interpret blueprints and site drawings to understand work scopes and associated safety risks.
• Promote a positive safety culture by modeling safe behavior, communicating respectfully, and encouraging workers to raise safety concerns.

Essential Skills

• Valid Construction Safety Officer (CSO) ticket.
• Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 3 certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Construction Safety Officer.
• Hands-on experience in construction environments, including exposure to carpentry, framing, wood framing, and general labour.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively in a construction setting.
• Experience working on commercial construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact clearly and respectfully with workers, supervisors, and project partners.
• Professional attitude with a focus on teamwork, reliability, and accountability.
• Ability to work night shifts from 9:30 pm to 9:30 am.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that offers steady work and clear opportunities to advance your career in construction safety. The project provides unique, large-scale experience that will stand out on your resume and expose you to complex, high-profile scopes. You will have the chance to be mentored by experienced safety leaders, continuously develop your skills, and gain exposure to advanced safety practices. The role also offers potential for overtime, allowing you to increase your earnings while building valuable site experience.

Work Environment

This position is based on a large, active redevelopment site that can have up to approximately 2,000 workers on site at any given time. You will focus on safety for parkade structures and several residential towers within a multi-phase project, working as part of a dedicated safety team that collaborates closely with the general contractor. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with multiple trades operating simultaneously and heavy equipment, materials handling, and high-elevation work occurring regularly. You will work night shifts from 9:30 pm to 9:30 am, Monday through the week, which requires comfort working overnight and maintaining alertness throughout long shifts. The role is entirely site-based, involving extensive walking, climbing, and time spent outdoors and in partially enclosed structures, in varying weather conditions. Standard construction site attire is required, including appropriate personal protective equipment such as hard hat, high-visibility vest, safety footwear, and other PPE as needed for specific tasks.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

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 l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. 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 qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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.