Safety Coordinator

About Us:

Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re operating a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.

Position Overview:

The Safety Coordinator supports the implementation and continuous improvement of General Fusion’s health and safety programs. Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Health & Safety, this role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal safety standards while promoting a strong safety-first culture across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career safety practitioner (1–2 years of experience) who is eager to grow their expertise in an advanced technical and laboratory environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and monitoring of health and safety programs to ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and internal policies.
• Conduct regular workplace safety inspections and audits across laboratory, workshop, and office environments.
• Identify hazards and partner with departments to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist in incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and track corrective action completion.
• Track safety metrics, incident trends, and key performance indicators to inform program improvements and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, training, incidents, certifications, and corrective actions.
• Assist in updating and maintaining Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and related documentation.
• Support safety onboarding and deliver training sessions and toolbox talks as required.
• Facilitate safety communication initiatives and promote engagement across teams to strengthen safety culture.
• Monitor and coordinate PPE inspections, inventory, and related training requirements.
• Support safety integration for contractors, subcontractors, and temporary workers as needed.
• Participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings and prepare related documentation and reporting.
• Support emergency preparedness initiatives, drills, and response planning activities.

Requirements:

• Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a health and safety role, ideally in an industrial, laboratory, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Working knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and occupational health and safety standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct inspections and document findings clearly and accurately.
• Comfortable communicating with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.

Nice to Have:

• Working toward or holding a recognized safety designation (e.g., CSO, NCSO, CRSP in progress).
• Experience supporting safety programs in a regulated or research-based environment.
• First Aid Level 2 or 3 certification.
• Experience participating in incident investigations.

The typical hiring range for this position is $61,000 – $74,000.General Fusion considers many factors when determining total compensation, including job-specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills and experience, proficiency, job location and internal equity.

What We Offer:

• Flexible hours
• Four weeks’ vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP Contribution – No Employee Match Needed!
• Support for professional development
• Great company culture – social events, food trucks, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

Applications:

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.