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Darwin Construction 716 V2

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We’re always looking for talented, ambitious, community-minded people to join our development and construction teams. If you think your skills can help us build better communities, we want to hear from you.

Current Postings
Construction Site Safety Officer

Squamish

Who We Are

Darwin is an experienced and reliable builder and developer based on Vancouver’s North Shore. Our team’s expertise ranges from quality commercial and residential projects to recreational facilities and social housing. We design, develop, build and service projects of every kind. The result is a seamless experience for our partners, clients and customers.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Construction Safety Officer (CSO) to add to our team in Squamish, BC. You are highly accountable, motivated and enjoy providing mentorship and guidance to site operations. You bring a positive attitude and energy to work every day. You are a strong communicator and have the ability to grow strong relations with people you work with.

Pay: $32.00 - $37.00 per hour, depending on experience

Qualifications + Attributes

  • 3 to 5 years experience within the construction industry as a Construction Safety Officer / First Aid Attendant
  • Current CSO / NCSO / OFA 2 or 3 certification with experience working with a prime contractor in a commercial / institutional / residential construction setting, managing, and working with multiple trade contractors
  • Knowledge of the WorkSafe BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Workers Compensation Act of BC with abilities to coach, instruct and guide workers
  • Must possess the ability to work with others, be a reference to and take direction from the site superintendent
  • Punctual, dependable and is able to represent Darwin with professionalism and tact when dealing with others
  • Leads by example with a positive attitude and shows commitment to the Darwin team
  • A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, who is seeking a long-term position that is available for overtime when required
  • An ability to identify hazards, lead interventions of hazard recognition and appropriate corrective actions
  • Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office
  • Organized and thorough with filing of site documentation
  • Committed to continual professional development and growth
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders
  • Ability to conduct site safety meetings including team meetings, sub contractor meetings, site committee meetings etc.

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough daily site safety inspections prioritizing hazards, provide appropriate corrective actions and follow-up on corrective actions to ensure continuous site compliance
  • Train, coach and mentor site workers and team to ensure compliance
  • Initiate incident response systems and lead incident investigations
  • Conduct site specific orientations including new and young worker and visitor orientations
  • Ensure all workers onsite have valid certifications prior to starting work activities
  • Review hazard assessments safe work plans and instruction including JSA, JHA, SWP, FLHA, FLRA etc. Ensure completeness and effectiveness of documentations
  • Compile and conduct statistics report weekly and monthly
  • Participate in weekly site team reports, site committee inspections and evaluations
  • Co-Chair monthly committee site committee meetings
  • Participate in site audits and evaluations
  • Support and assist superintendent as required
  • Administer first aid to site personnel as required
  • Maintain site documentations as required

Let’s Talk

If you are interested in applying for this position, kindly forward your resume and a brief cover letter to: careers@darwin.ca. We look forward to hearing from you!

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