Construction Safety Officer (CSO)
Canada
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.
Pay: $70,000 – $80,000 per year
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.