THIS OPPORTUNITY WOULD REQUIRE RELOCATION TO NANAIMO, BC - RELOCATION ASSISTANCE CAN BE PROVIDED FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE Corporate Safety Manager – Industrial Construction Location: Nanaimo, BC A well-established high-voltage electrical contractor specializing in electrical installation and transmission & distribution projects across British Columbia is seeking a Corporate Safety Manager to lead health and safety across multiple large-scale industrial construction projects. Based out of Nanaimo, this is a senior leadership role responsible for strengthening safety culture, supporting field operations, and ensuring compliance across complex, high-value infrastructure projects. Must Haves • 5+ years of Health & Safety leadership experience in British Columbia, including senior-level client-facing responsibility across multiple projects or operations • 3–5+ years of direct experience in industrial construction, ideally within electrical, mechanical, utilities, transmission & distribution, or heavy civil interface work • CRSP designation (or eligibility) with NCSO or equivalent certification • Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex infrastructure projects, including development and oversight of Site Safety Management Plans • Strong working knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and COR-certified safety management systems • Proven leadership ability with experience mentoring supervisors and project teams, influencing culture, and holding teams accountable in the field Nice to Haves • Experience in high-voltage substations, transmission lines, generation facilities,



or utility-scale infrastructure projects • Exposure to asset owners and utility clients within BC’s energy sector • Experience working on projects involving both electrical and significant civil scope (excavation, ground disturbance, heavy equipment interface, foundations) • Occupational First Aid Level 3 • Experience designing and delivering competency-based safety training and leadership coaching • Experience structuring or scaling a corporate safety department to meet growing project demands • Familiarity with environmental protection planning and integration of environmental considerations into OHS systems • Exposure to oil & gas or energy-adjacent sectors in addition to core industrial electrical experience Responsibilities • Lead and actively champion a robust, practical safety culture across all corporate and project operations, ensuring safety is owned by leadership at every level • Provide expert guidance and mentorship to senior management, project managers, supervisors, and field crews on effective safety leadership and accountability • Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate OHS policies and systems in alignment with regulatory and client requirements • Maintain and strengthen COR certification processes, internal audits,



and external audit readiness • Create and oversee comprehensive Site Safety Management Plans for large-scale high-voltage and civil-interface projects • Conduct formal risk assessments prior to project mobilization and throughout the project lifecycle • Ensure subcontractor safety plans, job hazard analyses, and safe work procedures meet corporate and regulatory standards • Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring timely reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions • Analyze injury and incident data to identify trends and drive measurable safety performance improvements • Oversee employee training records and ensure all regulatory and client-required training is current and properly documented • Develop and deliver orientations, safety training sessions, and leadership coaching as required • Conduct project safety audits, inspections, and job observations, providing clear feedback and ensuring corrective actions are completed • Collaborate with project teams during planning and scheduling to proactively integrate safety into all phases of work • Provide regular reporting to senior leadership and Joint Health & Safety Committees on safety performance, risks, and improvement initiatives • Support injury management and return-to-work processes in coordination with site leadership and external stakeholders • Contribute to long-term strategic planning for the organization’s occupational health, safety, and environmental programs • Travel periodically to project sites throughout British Columbia to maintain visibility, provide support, and ensure consistent safety standards across all operations

📌 Corporate Safety Manager, High Voltage Electrical | Electrical Contractor | BASED IN NANAIMO, BC - RELOCATION REQUIRED (Vancouver)
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