General Information

Job Location

• Victoria, BC

Date Published

07-May-2026

Department

Health & Safety

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Arrangement

On-Site

Role Type

Full-Time

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As a Health and Safety Advisor, you’ll play a key role in promoting wellbeing, implementing safety standards, and ensuring compliance across our projects. As part of the Civil Operations team at Pomerleau Construction, you will support the growth of new and ongoing projects while challenging industry standards with your trade‑driven expertise and knowledge. Working on large‑scale building and infrastructure projects, ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion—you will collaborate closely with our proposals team and client groups to secure bids and contribute to overall project success.

What you will do

• Put your knowledge of Pomerleau’s Health and Safety program to work through

advisement, mentorship and assistance with project teams to ensure

companywide compliance;

• Demonstrate leadership in Health & Safety on the project. Effectively apply the

requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote Pomerleau’s
H&S standards, applicable OH&S Acts, Regulations and Codes with all

employees and trade partners on the project;

• Jump right in from project start-up to assist with the development of construction

plans, kick-off meetings and hazard identification;

• Get active and out on our construction sites to conduct regular site inspections;
• Be the lead of incident investigations by taking a closer look at the investigation

requirements and associated high risk elements while keeping the lines of

communication open with your Regional Manager of Health and Safety;

• Promote the idea of thinking ahead and utilizing our prevention program;
• Take pride in monitoring, auditing and support to ensure Project Safety Plan

compliance while always looking for opportunities to improve safety performance;

• Confidently order work stoppages as required alongside the creation of a plan of

correction;

• Share your knowledge and be a role model by providing Health and Safety

training and coaching opportunities;

• Utilize and support emergency response for projects;
• Effectively compile project Health and Safety statistics monthly;
• Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project

wrap-up process.

This role could be for you if you have

• 3-5 years’ experience in the construction industry and health and safety

management on construction projects (building experience on medium to large

projects is preferred!);

• A University Degree or College Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

and/or Risk Management or a combination of education and industry experience;

• A minimum of NCSO designation would be considered an asset;
• Experience with Certificate of Recognition (COR) and Safety Group (IHSA);
• Outstanding leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills are essential;
• A dynamic and creative approach with a flair for being proactive and applying

good judgement techniques in all situations;

• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written;
• Good computer skills are a must;
• Knowledge of the market and ability to travel and work throughout the region.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

• Hybrid work model for corporate roles

• Employee stock ownership program

• Career growth through real development opportunities

• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free

• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.