**Site Safety Lead - Shipyard Construction**

**North Vancouver, BC | Full-Time | Day Shift**

**Lead Safety on One of Canada's Most Significant Shipbuilding Projects**

We are seeking an experienced **Site Safety Lead** to oversee environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs on a large-scale shipyard construction project in North Vancouver.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining a strong safety culture across a workforce of more than 100 employees while supporting the construction of high-profile marine vessels, including military and scientific ships.

Reporting to site leadership, you will manage the Site Safety Plan, supervise Site Safety Technicians, support incident investigations, and work closely with project leaders, supervisors, and crews to ensure safe execution of complex construction activities in a dynamic industrial workplace.

This opportunity offers long-term career stability, meaningful project work, leadership development, and the chance to make a direct impact on workforce safety and project success.

**What You'll Do**

**Safety Leadership & Program Management**

+ Lead and administer the Site Safety Plan for a large, multi-vessel shipyard construction project.
+ Supervise and mentor Site Safety Technicians, providing daily direction, support, and oversight.
+ Partner with project leadership, superintendents, forepersons, and crews to integrate safety into daily operations.
+ Represent the safety function during customer and stakeholder meetings as required.
+ Communicate safety trends, findings, and performance metrics to site leadership and project teams.

**Field Safety & Compliance**

+ Participate in daily toolbox talks and reinforce key safety messages.
+ Review and monitor Job Safety Plans (JSPs) for high-risk work activities.
+ Conduct daily safety observations, step card reviews, and crew engagement activities.
+ Complete and submit Valuable Catch and Near Hit reports to support proactive hazard identification.
+ Monitor machine tool operations and guarding requirements to ensure compliance.
+ Support emergency response planning, drills, and site readiness initiatives.

**Incident Investigation & Reporting**

+ Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses.
+ Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation with the Area EHS Manager.
+ Maintain accurate EHS records, inspection documentation, and training records.
+ Prepare weekly outage and safety performance reports.
+ Facilitate daily safety closeout meetings with site leadership and safety personnel.

**Training & Continuous Improvement**

+ Deliver safety presentations, orientations, and training sessions to diverse audiences.
+ Promote employee engagement through coaching, mentoring, and safety leadership.
+ Complete Certified Safe Leader training within three months of hire.
+ Complete facilitator certification training and apply facilitation techniques in meetings and training sessions.

**Required Qualifications**

+ NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) certification.
+ Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 3 certification.
+ Ability to meet project security clearance requirements, including permanent residency or citizenship requirements where applicable.
+ Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
+ Experience managing safety programs for construction or industrial projects involving workforces of 100+ employees.
+ Demonstrated experience leading safety meetings, presentations,



and training sessions.
+ Knowledge of:
+ RCRA hazardous waste regulations
+ IATA requirements relevant to site operations
+ Machine tool operations and guarding requirements
+ Experience conducting incident investigations and supporting root cause analysis.
+ Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
+ Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across multiple levels of an organization.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ 5+ years of onsite construction safety experience.
+ Previous experience in shipyard, marine, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or large infrastructure projects.
+ Canadian citizenship.
+ Experience supporting or leading emergency response programs and drills.
+ Familiarity with complex, multi-trade construction environments.

**Why Join Us?**

**Long-Term Stability**

Join a project portfolio with contracts extending more than 15 years, providing exceptional job security and long-term career opportunities.

**Unique Project Experience**

Contribute to the construction of nationally significant vessels, including military support ships and polar icebreakers.

**Leadership Development**

Build your leadership capabilities through formal training, facilitation certification, and ongoing professional development.

**Safety-First Culture**

Work with a team that values safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

**Competitive Compensation**

Receive a competitive hourly rate with opportunities for overtime and additional earnings.

**Work Environment**

+ Location: North Vancouver Shipyard
+ Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 2:00 PM
+ Overtime: Weekend work may be required based on project needs
+ Workforce Size: Approximately 120 workers onsite
+ Environment: Active shipyard construction setting with exposure to heavy equipment, industrial operations, and marine infrastructure
+ PPE and adherence to site safety requirements are mandatory

**Ideal Candidate**

You are a safety professional who thrives in the field, enjoys building relationships with crews and leaders, and is passionate about creating safe, productive work environments.

You combine strong technical safety knowledge with practical leadership skills and are comfortable taking ownership of safety performance on complex industrial projects.

**Apply today to help lead safety on one of Canada's most significant shipbuilding construction programs.**

**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of North Vancouver, BC.

**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $59.52 - $59.52/hr.

**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in North Vancouver,BC.

**À propos d'Aerotek**

Aerotek® Inc.

fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance.

Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine.





Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année.

Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

**Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:**
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

**Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):**
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures.

L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement.

En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

**About Aerotek**

Aerotek® Inc.

provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance.

We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry.

Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year.

Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions.

To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

**San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:**
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

**Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):**
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.

By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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📌 Safety Coordinator (North Vancouver)
🏢 Aerotek
📍 North Vancouver