Health & Safety Administrator

Safety first – it is more than a slogan to you; it is a passion.  You are driven to achieve safety excellence and thrive on supporting teams to reach this goal.  You have a solid understanding of the regulations, and a knack for translating them into understandable and relatable messaging for team members.  You are a communicator, building strong connections and trust with your co-workers, and fostering two-way communication on all safety topics.  You are ready for a career move to a thriving multi-disciplinary consulting firm, that is repeatedly recognized as a top employer.

Binnie has an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Administrator to join our head office near scenic Deer Lake in Burnaby full-time.  This position will be supervised by the Corporate Safety Officer and will formally report to the Chief Administrative Officer.

This position is primarily office-based, with occasional field, site, and office inspection requirements, with potential for increased field exposure as experience and company needs to evolve. You will champion a safety-first culture, informing staff and managers on pertinent safety issues and legislative compliance requirements.

YOUR ROLE:

• Maintain and administer the company’s Safety Management System (SALUS)
• Support COR audit preparation through organized documentation management and evidence tracking
• Assist in maintaining safety-related content for external compliance platforms
• Support bid and pre-qualification safety submissions
• Track and compile monthly and quarterly safety statistics and performance metric
• Monitor and follow up on safety orientation modules and training completion for new hires
• Prepare materials for safety meetings, presentations, and newsletters
• Assist with office inspections, emergency drills, and internal safety group
• Investigate and report workplace incidents, hazardous conditions, refusal of unsafe work, and breaches of safety policy/procedure, under direction of Corporate Safety Officer
• Participate in drills, safety meetings, and committee activities
• Support project site visits as required
• Working with others in a manner consistent with Binnie’s corporate values, including collaboration and respect

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Basic working knowledge of the OH&S Act, regulations and industry best practices and standards in BC and Alberta
• Comfortable working with digital systems and data tracking tools
• Strong communication skills, and attention to detail

Nice to have:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in safety, compliance, or coordination role preferred
• Exposure to COR or audit-based safety programs
• Current OFA Intermediate certification

ABOUT BINNIE:

We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We’re small enough to know each other’s names, and big enough to be where we’re needed. As an employee-owned firm and one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers, we take pride in our work and are respected as one of the top engineering firms in British Columbia.  We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond.

We’re looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can’t do it without you.

THE PERKS:

People come first. We support you with the education, mentoring, and growth opportunities you need to build an interesting career. As an employee-owned firm, we create a clear internal growth path that can keep up with even the most ambitious professionals. Whether it’s through our Employee Resources groups like Young Professionals and RISE; our mentoring programs, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club, everyone can get involved in their own way.

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $57,000 - $66,700 annually. The final salary for this role may vary based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Please note that the salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Interested in this job?

Let us know why you want to work at Binnie, and why you would be a fit as our next Health & Safety Administrator. Submit your application at the above link.

Binnie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome any and all qualified applicants.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.