Safety Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Associated Engineering Group of Companies

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Job Description:

We currently have an opening for a
Safety Coordinator in our
Vancouver Office.

This position will give you the opportunity to provide leadership and administrative support to promote and manage the safety program.

You will work alongside staff to monitor and track our safety activities to confirm whether or note the systems in place are working and to ensure the safety program is successful.

You will also compare our safety performance to that of similar entities and modify where needed. The Safety Coordinator will provide leadership to ensure compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal acts and regulations.


Responsibilities include the following:

  • Ensuring employee compliance with AE safety rules, policies, safe work practices, safe work procedures, and codes of practice.
  • Assisting in the preparation of safety policies and formation and training of health and safety committees.
  • Developing a program for the identification, evaluation, control, and monitoring of safety hazards in the workplace.
  • Ensuring that suitable personal protective equipment and other safety equipment is available and maintained in good condition.
  • Developing and implementing a process to determine what work sites are active and which employees are on site at any given time.
  • Initiating site inspections with input from Division Managers as required.
  • Conducting new employee safety training and ensuring that all personnel receive appropriate ongoing support and safety training.
  • Updating the Safety Manual annually and conducting internal annual safety inspections for each office.
  • Auditing policies for compliance and ensuring that an ongoing system of inspections and audits are carried out.
  • Conducting accident and incident investigations and identify methods to prevent reoccurrences.
  • Establishing internal and external accident reporting systems, maintaining statistics, and establish a recording system for all safety activities.
  • Ensure all safety documentation is completed to maintain COR certification.

Job Requirements:


  • Knowledge of WorkSafe BC regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards
  • 1+ years of relevant experience
  • CRSP or CRST designation considered an asset
  • Previous COR experience considered an asset
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent organization, observation, and documentation skills
  • Committed team player and the ability to work independently
  • Ability to promote and foster a culture of health and safety
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to travel within BC

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