At Clearway we are committed to every project. We pride ourselves on a keen work ethic and more importantly, the talent and skill of our people. In fact, the Clearway Staff is the reason why so many organizations turn to us for the most complex construction assignments. That is how we’ve evolved from a sewer and watermain contractor, to one of Canada’s most reputable construction companies with as many capabilities as there are needs.

Clearway has been operating for more than 50 years, specializing in sewers and watermains, transportation, dry utilities, shoring, road reconstruction, concrete forming, marine, environmental remediation and treatment plants / pumping stations.

If you are looking to work for a growing company who values the contribution of its employees and you demonstrate creativity, ingenuity, initiative and a high-level commitment then we are the company for you. We offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities, with room to grow, learn and excel.

Job Summary
The Damage Prevention and Safety Coordinator (DPC) is responsible for leading Clearway Construction’s pre-locate investigation program and ensuring all underground utilities and buried infrastructure are accurately identified, verified, and documented prior to any ground disturbance.

This role is critical in protecting employees, the public, and third-party assets by ensuring no excavation or saw-cutting occurs without proper clearance.

Reporting to the health and Safety Manager, the DPC also plays a key leadership role in fostering a proactive safety culture across field operations.

This Is a Dual-role Position

Primary: Damage prevention and ground-disturbance oversight

Secondary: Safety Coordinator support (when no active ground disturbance work is underway)

Location:
BC / Vancouver Division. Combination of field and office / trailer work; travel between multiple project sites across the Lower Mainland.

Hours of Operations:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Annual Salary:
$90,000-95,000 (Based on qualifications,



experience and relevant skills)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Pre-Locate Investigation Program

Lead and manage the pre-locate investigation program across assigned projects

Plan Phase 1 damage-prevention setup, including scope, timelines, and required investigations

Supervise pre-locate crews and ensure quality and accuracy of fieldwork

Coordinate utility locate requests (BC One Call) and liaise with utility owners and third parties

Information Review & Verification

Review drawings, permits, utility records, and locate tickets before excavation

Validate field markings against documentation

Identify discrepancies, missing data, or risks and ensure resolution

Utility Locate Binder Management

Maintain the Utility Locate Binder as the single source of truth

Ensure documentation is complete, current, and accessible to field teams

Track expiries, renewals, daylighting results, and correspondence

Pre-Excavation Review

Lead pre-excavation meetings with crews and supervisors

Communicate utility locations, risk zones, and excavation controls

Document attendance, decisions, and outstanding actions

Field Coordination & Saw-Cut Review

Review saw-cut areas before execution

Coordinate with project teams to integrate damage prevention into work plans

Conduct field checks to ensure compliance with locate data

Safety Leadership & Training

Promote a strong safety culture across crews

Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings on damage prevention

Provide training on excavation safety, tolerance zones, and safe practices





Collaborate with supervisors to position safety as a productivity enabler

BC Division Safety Support
(Performed only when no active ground disturbance work is underway)

Site Safety Inspections

Conduct audits and inspections across project sites

Track and follow up on corrective actions

Incident Management

Support incident investigations and root-cause analysis

Assist with WorkSafeBC reporting requirements

Track trends and share lessons learned

Safety Program Support

Maintain compliance with COR and safety management systems

Assist with subcontractor safety prequalification

Support internal and external audits

Training & Emergency Preparedness

Deliver site orientations and safety training

Maintain training records and certifications

Support emergency response planning

Required
Our ideal candidate:

3+ years of experience in underground utility locating, damage prevention, or civil / heavy construction with direct exposure to ground-disturbance operations.

Working knowledge of BC damage-prevention practices, BC 1 Call / BC One Call ticketing, and utility owner locate processes.

Working knowledge of the BC Occupational Health & Safety Regulation and WorkSafeBC requirements.

Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, as-builts, utility records, and site plans.

Demonstrated understanding of excavation safety, tolerance zones, and safe hand-exposure / hydrovac methods.

Experience conducting site safety inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.

Robust documentation discipline and the ability to compile and control a comprehensive record set (e.g., the Utility Locate Binder).

Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence and ability to travel to project sites across the Lower Mainland.

Preferred

Formal damage-prevention or utility-locating certification (e.g., ORCGA / Canadian Common Ground Alliance training, utility locator certification).

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📌 Damage Prevention and Safety Coordinator (British Columbia)
🏢 Clearway Group of Companies
📍 British Columbia