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.

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

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.

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

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Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team.