Health & Safety Specialist

This position will be based out of our Vancouver Branch (located in Surrey, BC), reporting to the Health and Safety Supervisor for BC.

What We Offer

Competitive wages and extended health benefits
Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance
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, constructionand autopsy)
Performing incident investigations as per the company’s health and safety programs
Maintain a conducive working relationship with all management, superintendents, project managers through education, coaching, advising 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
Provide training services throughout the region as a Train-the-Trainer
Report writing and maintaining all required documentation
Attending and facilitating monthly safety committee meetings as required
Frequent visits to job sites and branches supporting the work on hand.

What We Are Seeking

Formal education and/or training in Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety, NCSO or equivalent experience
Minimum  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 incident investigation
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Computer literate in Windows applications; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Valid driver’s license required