Safety Advisor - Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Description

Job DescriptionMissionCIMA+’s Project Management team is at the forefront of delivering construction projects across a wide range of industries, including institutional and heritage buildings, healthcare, public transportation, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. We pride ourselves on creating tailored project management solutions, guiding each project from start to finish. With a collaborative, transparent approach, we deeply understand our clients #39; vision and provide agile, effective solutions to navigate the complexities and uniqueness of every project. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!We are seeking a highly skilled Safety Advisor to join our team, supporting safety management services for an electrical utility client. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, developing and implementing safety programs, and mitigating workplace hazards across multiple engineering and construction projects within the transmission and distribution (T amp;D) sector. This role requires collaboration with engineering teams, project managers, and field staff to integrate safety into all phases of project delivery, from design through construction and commissioning. Primary Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain safety programs to ensure compliance with WorkSafe BC, OSHA, NERC, and BC safety standards
• Conduct hazard assessments, job site inspections, and audits to identify potential risks and implement corrective actions
• Monitor compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, and (OSH) Standards, and corporate safety policies
• Develop and implement Safe Work Procedures (SWP) and ensure personnel are trained in their use
• Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and develop corrective action plans
• Maintain and update the Project Hazard Log, ensuring safety risks are identified, recorded, and mitigated throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee and support the development of Owners Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (OHIRA) for projects
• Conduct risk assessment in the assignment or retention of Prime Contractors, ensuring appropriate safety measures are in place
• Act as a safety lead for multiple engineering and construction projects, ensuring safe execution of work
• Coordinate with Prime Contractors, field operations, and construction management teams to enforce safety protocols
• Conduct Safety By Design reviews to integrate hazard control measures into engineering plans
• Provide on-site safety support, including job hazard analysis, field inspections, and safety audits
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements, including limits of approach, confined space entry, and arc flash protection
• Deliver safety orientations and training sessions to project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors
• Develop and maintain Safety Management Plans (SMP) and Environmental Protection Plans (EPP) as required
• Ensure that all safety documents, incident reports, and compliance records are accurate, up to date, and properly filed
• Participate in internal and external safety audits to maintain high safety performance standards