Health and Safety Specialist
Construction
Flynn Companies
Vancouver, BC
$70-80K
This position will be based out of our Vancouver Branch (located in Surrey, BC), reporting to the Regional Safety Manager. The chosen candidate will be responsible for supporting our Vancouver branch, which includes job sites in the Greater Vancouver Area.
What we Offer
· Competitive wages and extended health benefits
· Generous Paid time off
· RRSP matching
· Great environment where our motto is “Flynn Family Winning Together”!
· On-going career development courses and programs through our in-house Flynn University
A Day in the Life:
· Manage the safety requirements of operational construction sites and equipment
· Conduct safety evaluations of Flynn project sites using documentation and
standardized processes
· Ensure that sub-contractors adhere to required safety standards in keeping with
Flynn policy/legislation
· Identifying potential risks and safety hazards during a project through
involvement throughout the job life cycle (estimate, pre-mobilization, construction
and autopsy)
· Performing accident and incident investigations as per the company’s health and
safety programs
· Maintain a conducive working relationship with all management, superintendents,
project managers through education and giving practical on site application options
· Assisting with the communication and implementation of the company’s claims
management and return to work programs
· Be proactive in recommending changes to improve the safety programs
· Participate in the development and implementation of safety training programs
· Conducting new worker safety orientations and other required training programs as needed
· Report writing and maintaining of all required documentation
· Attending and facilitating monthly safety committee meetings as required
· Frequent visits to job sites and branches in the Lower Mainland and surrounding
areas, possible travel to Kelowna and Victoria when required.
What you Bring:
· Formal education and/or training in Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety,
NCSO or equivalent experience
· Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a safety role within a construction environment
· Experience working in the ICI construction industry, specifically dealing with flat
roofs and architectural metal products is considered an asset
· Knowledge of the COR process is considered a strong asset
· Safety knowledge in Working at Heights, Fall Protection, Fire Protection and WHMIS
· Knowledge and practical experience in accident investigation
· Strong administrative and organizational skills
· Computer literate in Windows applications; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,
Outlook, PowerPoint)
· Presentation skills are an asset
· Ability to work with minimal supervision
· Team attitude with a willingness to learn
· Valid driver’s license required