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About the Role

The Safety Coordinator supports field safety operations and the HSE Management System across assigned projects. This role promotes a proactive safety culture through hazard identification, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and engagement with field personnel, ensuring compliance with legislative, client, and company HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, observations, and audits to verify compliance with HSE requirements.
• Maintain a visible field presence by engaging with workers and supervisors to reinforce safe work practices, identify hazards, and address safety concerns.
• Facilitate and participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and site communications.
• Review and verify the completion and quality of Field Level Hazard Assessments, Safe Work Procedures, Job Hazard Analyses, permits, and other required safety documentation.
• Support incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Assist with Workers' Compensation Board claims management and return-to-work initiatives.
• Partner with the HSE team and Regional Manager to support incident prevention, regulatory compliance, training initiatives, and the resolution of HSE concerns.
• Coordinate, track, and maintain mandatory safety training.
• Support the onboarding and site orientation of employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate and organized HSE documentation.
• Partner with Construction Management, Superintendents, and Forepersons to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Build positive working relationships with field teams by providing coaching, guidance, and practical safety support.
• Participate in HSE program reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and shared ownership for workplace health and safety.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of safety experience within electrical transmission, utilities, civil construction, or EPC environments.
• Working knowledge of BC Hydro HSE standards and owner-specific safety requirements is considered an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and digital HSE management, reporting, and learning management systems.
• Valid driver's licence with the ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Employment is subject to verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills
• Ability to build credibility and positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and support practical safety solutions in dynamic field environments
• Current certifications, including First Aid/CPR, WHMIS 2015, and Working at Heights (or the ability to obtain)

Location

• Canada
• United States

Work Type

• Field Construction
• Project Delivery
• Operations

Experience Level

• Minimum three (3) years of safety experience

Education Level

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline

About the Company

• Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.
• Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

Equal Opportunity

• Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.
• Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.