JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Site Superintendent. As the Construction Safety Officer (CSO), you are responsible for the consistent implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of construction site safety compliance at assigned sites. You provide visible safety leadership and actively contribute to the prevention of incidents through hazard identification, risk control, and continuous improvement. You support Bartek Construction Ltd. commitment to due diligence by promoting a proactive safety culture and ensure all workers, subcontractors, and visitors comply with company policies, WorkSafeBC requirements, and applicable standards.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting and documenting site safety inspections and hazard assessments in accordance with Bartek?s Safety Program requirements and WorkSafeBC legislation standards. Ensuring findings are recorded, tracked, and closed out within established timelines.
• Rectifying unsafe acts, conditions, and practices and implementing immediate corrective actions and escalating high-risk hazards to site and project leadership as required.
• Leading site-specific safety orientations for new workers, supervisors, and visitors, ensuring understanding of project hazards, controls, emergency procedures, and company expectations.
• Enforcing safety policies, site rules, and legislative requirements consistently across all trades and site personnel.
• Providing or coordinating first aid response as required and ensuring incidents are managed in accordance with company procedures and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Leading incident investigations, including near misses, injuries, and high-potential events. Completing root cause analysis and ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented and communicated.
• Assisting with internal and external audits, including document preparation, site verification, action tracking, and follow-up.
• Monitoring subcontractor safety programs, Safe Work Practices, Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs), Toolbox Talks, and training compliance
• Monitoring crane-related safety documentation, including crane logbooks, lift plans, operator certifications, and inspection records, ensuring compliance with regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of safety controls and procedures and recommend improvements to enhance overall safety performance.
• Participating in site meetings, pre-job planning, and high-risk work coordination ensuring safety is integrated into all phases of construction.
• Maintaining knowledge of legislation, industry, best practices, and company standards.
• Leading by example and promoting a culture of safety and respect.

As our ideal candidate, you are?

• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.
• A leader; you attract, retain, develop or improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.

Essential Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) Certification is an advantage
• Advanced First Aid Certification
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in the construction industry, with tilt-up, high-rise or complex projects considered an asset.
• Valid driver?s licence and access to reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint).

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions an