Site Safety Officer

The Company

      Caliber is a Construction Management and General Contractor specializing in the development and construction of townhome and condominium projects. We are a purpose-driven organization taking pride in our focus to Build People, Processes, and Results! A tight-knit group of high performers who Own It, Crush It, and Love It! We are family-oriented with a strong desire for personal and professional growth and development. We work hard and have fun while doing so.

What we Offer

• A competitive compensation package including extended medical and dental.
• A profit share program for all our employees where everyone shares a stake in the outcome.
• Employee incentives such as referral bonuses, efficiency awards, tool allowances and Get Smart initiatives
• Culture and team building events such as our biannual trip to Whistler, annual BBQs, annual team building events, weekly Après work (Friday get togethers).
• Our Core values of Crush it, Love it and Own it are what makes Caliber great. We hire employees who embrace these values and by this we create a team of A players who want to win together.
• Personalized education plan and ongoing training opportunities.

Job Summary

The Site Safety Officer (or Safety Leader) at Caliber Projects Ltd. is a fulltime position on one of Calibers construction sites. The position is best suited for someone who thoroughly understands safe working practices and work environments in the multi-residential construction process, is a hands-on type person with excellent character, communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment. The Safety Leader reports to the Site Superintendent and is responsible for ensuring homes are built in safe manner with no physical harm to all parties involved accordance with the Caliber Projects Occupational Health and Safety Policy.

Job Responsibilities:

1. The responsibilities of the Site Safety Officer include:

• Understand and ensure adherence to all required safety policies as directed by Caliber’s Health & Safety Manual and Work Safe BC Health & Safety Regulations.
• Ensure that the Caliber Projects Occupational Health and Safety Manual is adhered to and implemented and maintained.
• Ensure that Caliber Training matrix is updated and that all employee training and certifications are up to date.
• Ensure that all employee trainings are saved into their folder.
• Ensure that all COR certification paperwork is filed and updated
• Audit site weekly with SSO and SS

1. Site Safety

• Understand and ensure adherence to all required safety policies as directed by Caliber’s Health & Safety Manual and Work Safe BC Health & Safety Regulations.
• Ensure that the Caliber Projects Occupational Health and Safety Manual is adhered to and implemented and maintained.
• Ensure that all onsite safety stations are setup and fully functional daily
• Conduct daily inspections, identify risks, and communicate to relevant parties and monitor to minimize the potential for accidents and physical harm.
• Keep the site and offices clean and organized.
• Ensure the required Safety signs are placed at all site entrances.
• Conduct safety orientations for all visitors and new employees on site and fill out appropriate documentation.
• Ensure a supply of Personal Protective Equipment is available to all workers
• Ensure equipment and crane operator certification, rigger, and maintenance logs are up to date.
• Ensure tools onsite are kept in working safe condition and enforce tool inventory tracking of Caliber owned tools.
• Coordinate weekly toolbox meetings to identify and minimize safety hazards proactively.
• Set an exceptional safety example

1. First Aid

• Address any First Aid incidents in accordance with OFA training and protocol.
• Complete Safety Forms and execute Corrective Action when jobsite injury incidents occur.
• Give the worker appropriate paperwork for follow up care.
• Ensure that injured employees return for follow up treatments as needed.

1. Personal Development

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the issues facing the construction site throughout the progression of the site.
• Maintain a network of: Site Safety Officers and Safety officers
• Stay abreast of OH&S advancements or crucial information in the construction industry.
• Partake in continuing education to constantly grow ability and knowledge of site safety construction practices and procedures.
• Continue to hone verbal and written communication and leadership skills

1. Interactions

• Report to Superintendent on site and Project Manager as called upon.
• Key internal interactions: Implementation of Caliber OH&S Manual on site.
• Key External interactions: Sub-trade/onsite working Team, Consultants performing inspections/ General Public
• Any Site incidents requiring reporting or press to flow through the Superintendent

1. Authority:

• The Site Safety Officer has the authority to stop work if the Caliber Projects Occupational Health and Safety Policy is not met.

1. Required Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ construction experience
• A level two First-Aid Qualification (minimum)
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Organizational skills with discipline and attention to detail.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read construction-working drawings, and specification checklists.