Construction Safety Officer (CSO)

Job description

BA Blacktop is looking for a Construction Safety Officer (CSO) to support and continually improve the company’s Health & Safety Management System, ensure safety compliance across all worksites.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Safety Management

• Implement, maintain, and continually improve the corporate Health & Safety Management System.
• Develop site-specific safety plans, orientations, safe work practices, and procedures.
• Administer the Injury Management Programme for injured workers with medical restrictions.
• Conduct and review accident/incident investigations.
• Perform site inspections and audits; document findings and follow-up.
• Develop and distribute Weekly Safety Meeting Topics, Near Miss Reviews, and Red Alerts.
• Deliver new worker and site-specific orientations; administer the New Hire Programme.
• Organise and facilitate safety training (VINCI Safety Week, annual Safety Days, and other initiatives).
• Schedule and record minutes for monthly JOSH committee meetings.
• Maintain safety supply inventory; support annual COR internal audits and prequalification (ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, YVR).
• Maintain monthly/annual safety statistics.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (HSE Manager, Superintendents, Foremen, workers) and external parties (WorkSafeBC, BCCSA, contractors).
• Maintain strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC Regulations, Canada Labour Code, National Safety Code, and NFPA.
• Guide/facilitate external audits and monitor implementation of audit findings.

Traffic Control – Specific Responsibilities

• Lead Traffic Control planning and compliance in accordance with WorkSafeBC Part 18 and MoTI Traffic Management Manual (2020).
• Develop, review, and implement Traffic Management Plans (TMP); coordinate approvals with municipalities/MoTI.
• Ensure daily Traffic Control Plans are documented using BA Blacktop procedures and included in the Daily Pre-Work Plan; verify TCS designation each shift.

Desired profile

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ hands-on Traffic Control experience (TCP/TCS), including team supervision and field coordination.
• Construction Safety Officer (CSO) certification.
• Proven ability to develop and execute TMPs and site Traffic Control •    Plans aligned with WorkSafeBC Part 18 and MoTI TMM (2020).
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation, leadership, and communication skills.
• High level of physical fitness; able to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications

• CHSC; NHSA or NCSO.
• COR Internal Auditor certificate.
• Occupational First Aid certificate.
• Respirator Fit Tester certificate.
• Experience supporting audits and risk management for roadway operations, lane closures, multi-lane setups, and high-risk scenarios.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE ROLE

Location: office in Port Kells (Surrey, BC) with projects across the Fraser Valley Area.

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 (CAD) per year, based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and professional background.

About BA Blacktop

BA Blacktop, qui fait partie de VINCI Construction Canada, a été fondée dans la province de la Colombie-Britannique en 1956. Nous sommes devenus un important entrepreneur général et concepteur-constructeur, avec un groupe d'entreprises innovantes et multidisciplinaires offrant des services spécialisés de pavage, de béton, de fraisage, de récupération et de recyclage, ainsi que la construction de ponts à travées multiples et des solutions novatrices en matière de structures en béton à des clients de l'ensemble de la Colombie-Britannique.