Safety Advisor at Nhwelmen Construction
Merritt, BC, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 25

Salary

28.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Excel, Construction, Microsoft Office, Access

Industry

Construction

Description

SAFETY ADVISOR

Nhwelmen Construction is seeking a Safety Advisor to act as the primary health and safety representative on assigned sites. This role is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation in British Columbia, and supporting the implementation of our Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS).

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current CSO or NCSO designation, (COHS preferred)
  • Extensive knowledge of WorkSafeBC legislation and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC
  • Minimum 1-year of recent experience in a health and safety role in British Columbia
  • 2‐years hands‐on safety experience in construction (civil and/or mining preferred)
  • Post‐secondary education in construction, trades, health care, or administration is an asset
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power‐point, Outlook)
  • Experience in large-scale earthworks, underground pipework, or dam construction is an asset
  • Demonstrated experience in technical safety writing
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and access to reliable transportation
    Location: This position will be based out of various locations within the interior of British Columbia. This is not a camp position; employees provide their own transportation to/from the job site.
    Nhwelmen Construction is a 100% indigenous owned company and a Certified Aboriginal Business by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Responsibilities
  • Deliver and adapt OHS training programs to meet the needs of workers across all job sites
  • Conduct on-site safety and jobsite orientations
  • Maintain regular communication with the Site Leadership to ensure OHSMS compliance
  • Advise workers of potential hazards and recommend preventative measures
  • Respond to worker inquiries and concerns related to occupational health and safety
  • Participate in pre‐job and tail‐gate meetings
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between project teams and JHSC members
  • Review subcontractor safety materials and personnel qualifications
  • Coordinate and deliver safety training, coaching and orientations
  • Conduct daily safety inspections and shar findings with site teams and management
  • Identify and assess hazards, implementing appropriate controls
  • Document and report unsafe acts or conditions requiring immediate correction
  • Notify Construction Managers, JHSC , and BLT members of incidents and concerns
  • Exercise stop-work authority when necessary to prevent risk
  • Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and communication of incidents and accidents
  • Lead and participate in incident investigations
  • Facilitate weekly safety meetings and distribute meeting minutes
  • Maintain and organize safety documentation using SiteDocs
  • Develop and implement safety-related documents including:
  • Emergency Response Plans,
  • Traffic Management Plans,
  • Standard Operating Procedures,
  • Hazard/Risk Assessments,
  • Safe work practices
  • Ensure the job site is safe and work-ready (PPE, signage, permits, barriers, etc.)
  • Perform visual safety inspections of heavy‐duty equipment and fleet vehicles
  • Handle and place safety equipment such as signage, tools, lifting straps, and chains
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the management team
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