National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)
Wildstone Group • Kelowna, British Columbia
9 hours ago
Job description
Responsibilities:
Site safety and compliance
- Enforce compliance with federal and provincial occupational health and safety legislation, company policies, and client requirements
- Monitor high-risk work: working at heights, excavation and trenching, confined spaces, hot work, lockout/tagout, crane and lifting operations, and traffic control
Planning and documentation
- Develop, review, and maintain site-specific safety plans, hazard assessments, and safe work procedures
- Review subcontractor safety programs and confirm worker orientations, certifications, and training are current
- Track corrective actions and report safety metrics to project management
Incident management
- Respond to injuries, near misses, and incidents, providing first aid or coordinating emergency response as needed
- Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Complete regulatory and WCB/insurer reporting within required timelines
Additional responsibilities
- Promote a culture where every worker feels empowered to raise concerns and stop unsafe work
- Support the company's safety management system, including COR certification and internal and external audits
- Coordinate site emergency response plans and drills
- Verify PPE, fall protection, and safety equipment are inspected, available, and used correctly
Requirements:
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation, in good standing
- years of experience in a construction health and safety role on commercial, industrial, or civil projects
- WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid Certificate or equivalent
- Working knowledge of applicable OHS legislation and regulations in BC
- Fall protection, confined space, and WHMIS certifications, or the ability to obtain them within days
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation to site
What you can expect at Wildstone:
- A culture of collaboration, inclusion and understanding
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- RRSP Matching Program