Lead Construction Safety Officer

Job Description:

Know WorkSafeBC inside and out and like being the go-to person on site? We might have the role for you.

Onni Contracting is looking for a Lead Construction Safety Officer to take charge of safety on one of our active Lower Mainland projects in Richmond. You’ll run daily inspections and toolbox talks, handle first aid, and help newer safety reps and site supervisors get up to speed on Onni’s safety program. You’ll work closely with our superintendents, trades and safety management team, and you’ll be the main point of contact when WorkSafeBC comes to site.

Perks:

• Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance.
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more
• Free access to a fully equipped gym
• Friends and Family rates for hospitality brands

What you will do:

Leadership

• Support site management team and take lead on site safety and site safety issues.
• Liaise with WorkSafeBC officers, Safety Managers and Health & Safety Director.
• Mentor / support new site safety representatives and site supervisory staff on Onni safety program, standards and safe work procedures.
• Participate in bi-weekly safety management meetings.
• Participate in weekly trade meetings by reviewing incidents/near misses WorkSafe site visits (briefly) on site with all trade supervisors / representatives.
• Participate in weekly Sr Coordination meetings
• Support company safety initiatives, programs, standards and procedures and manage implementation / coordination onsite (ie. Leading Edge Permit Program)
• Ability to lead safety meetings and or demonstrate safe work practices / techniques.
• Ensure new hire training – Videos/Fit testing 1st week.
• Ensure Autodesk paperwork current and update as per established timelines.

Coordination and delegation of site labouring duties include performing tasks involved in:

• Opening and closing a site
• Coordinate, delegate or perform any manual labour (clean up, sweeping, packing materials, etc.)
• Organize areas
• General construction maintenance
• All other duties assigned by Project Managers/Site Superintendents

First Aid/Safety responsibilities include:

• Daily safety site inspections
• Weekly/monthly reporting
• Conduct weekly Toolbox Meetings
• Uploading all first aid records, site orientations, etc. to Safety Reporting Software
• Behaviour Based Observations
• Participate with Gold Standard Reviews
• Provide site safety orientations for all visitors to the site.
• Conduct on-going Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments (HIRA)
• Creation and maintenance of site Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHSC) where the total number of Onni employees meets / exceeds 20 onsite.
• Attending any injuries on-site and providing appropriate treatment
• Reporting any injuries, near misses or hazards on site
• Provide inventory control of the first aid station & supplies
• Ensures the ongoing cleanliness of the first aid station & supplies
• Coordinates and leads the site-specific Leading Edge Permit Program
• Participate in Safety Management Systems document updates / annual reviews as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• 5 years’ experience on construction sites
• 3 years in a full-time safety role
• Strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC Regulations.
• Experience of liaising with WorkSafeBC officers.
• Current Advanced First Aid Certification
• Confined Space Awareness – considered an asset
• Fall Protection Certification - required
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding & skills related to Office Suite programs
• Strong document / report generating skills
• Previous use / familiarity with one or more Safety-focused software programs (ie. Autodesk, ProCore, Hammertech, SiteDocs)
• Physical capability to safely perform work onsite
• Punctual, dependable and hardworking
• Ability to develop / modify safety-based documentation as needed (under supervision of Senior Safety Management)

Salary Range:

$38.00 - $45.00/hr

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.

How To Apply:

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.