ABOUT WALES MCLELLAND

Wales McLelland is an industry leader, well established in BC, working mainly in the Lower Mainland. We have been in operation for over 50 years. Our success has been driven by and is thanks to our employees’ years of experience and excellence in the field. They’re the reason why we have a name that our partners trust.
Simply put, we’re family, and we’re always looking to welcome new talent to the team.
We are a general contractor that provides pre-construction, design-build, and construction management services for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients, we specialize in tilt-up construction.
Our Company values guide everything we do, at Wales McLelland our values include Safety, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Site Safety Officer will be responsible for assisting the Site Superintendent with accurate compliance to OH&S legislation and providing support in promoting a culture of safety on WM work sites. You will also be responsible for assisting the Site Superintendent with compliance to the corporate Occupational Health and Safety Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial construction/site safety (on-site safety support)
• Valid Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA 2) or Advanced First Aid
• Solid knowledge of construction processes and site safety
• The ability to handle high pressure situations in a professional manner; take an educational approach to providing safety support to Site Superintendent and site workers
• Valid BC Driver’s License (Note position requires travel to various WM site operations)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation
• Construction Safety Officer training is required.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated aptitude for report and documentation writing with a focus on providing clarity and accuracy
• Excellent written and oral/interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
  Please note that we can only accept candidates who are eligible to work in Canada.

• Support and promote WM Occupational Health & Safety Program, COR Program
• Assist site operations with compliance to current Occupational Health & Safety Legislation and WM safety rules
• Liaise with Site Superintendents on a regular basis relating to health and safety related matters
• Support Site Superintendents with safety best practices, OHS legislation and site-specific safety related matters/requirements
• Support site superintendents, workers and sub-contractors to ensure unsafe conditions/acts are corrected and safe work practices are followed
• Assist Site Superintendents with completion of all required paperwork in a timely fashion
• Maintain subcontractor and SDS documentation
• Be up to date on all activities at site operations; provide positive safety role model and support
• Maintain safety standards with minimal interruption to site operations
• Support and participate in site inspections and implement corrective action as required
• Ensure all Safe work practices & Safe job procedures are available for workers to review
• Conduct follow-up with injured workers as necessary – including up to date documentation, action items and return to work programs
• Assist with other duties as assigned upon completion of required site safety duties
• Provide First Aid as required, and maintain up to date and accurate documentation and records for all injuries/illnesses in the First Aid Record Book
• Complete all paperwork relating to safety infractions, near miss/close call reports, incident/investigation reports, toolbox talks, and site JOSH minutes on the company safety management system.