SAFETY ADVISOR Nhwelmen Construction is seeking a Safety Advisor to act as the primary health and safety representative on assigned sites. This role is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation in British Columbia, and supporting the implementation of our Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS).

What We Offer

- Competitive wage: $35 - $45 per hour, based on experience - Benefit plan - Long-term employment with a growing construction team General Duties & Responsibilities:
- Deliver and adapt OHS training programs to meet the needs of workers across all job sites - Conduct in office safety and jobsite orientations - Maintain regular communication with the Site Leadership to ensure OHSMS compliance - Advise workers of potential hazards and recommend preventative measures - Respond to worker inquiries and concerns related to occupational health and safety - Participate in pre-job and tail-gate meetings - Facilitate communication and coordination between project teams and JHSC members - Review subcontractor safety materials and personnel qualifications - Coordinate and deliver safety training, coaching and orientations - Conduct daily safety inspections and shar findings with site teams and management - Identify and assess hazards, implementing appropriate controls - Document and report unsafe acts or conditions requiring immediate correction - Notify Construction Managers, JHSC , and BLT members of incidents and concerns - Exercise stop-work authority when necessary to prevent risk - Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and communication of incidents and accidents - Lead and participate in incident investigations - Facilitate weekly safety meetings and distribute meeting minutes - Maintain and organize safety documentation using SiteDocs - Develop and implement safety-related documents including:
- Emergency Response Plans, - Traffic Management Plans,



- Standard Operating Procedures, - Hazard/Risk Assessments, - Safe work practices - Ensure the job site is safe and work-ready (PPE, signage, permits, barriers, etc.) - Perform visual safety inspections of heavy-duty equipment and fleet vehicles - Handle and place safety equipment such as signage, tools, lifting straps, and chains - Perform other duties as assigned to support the management team Key Competencies:
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail - Practical understanding of civil construction and mining environments - Thorough knowledge of OHS legislation and ability to apply OHSMS and client specific programs - Ability to obtain, analyze, review and verify safety data - Sound judgment and decision-making in safety-related matters - Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments and work sites - Flexibility to support workers across various shifts and schedules - Self-directed with strong follow-through and minimal supervision - Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal) Qualifications:
- Current CSO or NCSO designation, (COHS preferred) - Extensive knowledge of WorkSafeBC legislation and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC - Minimum 1-year of recent experience in a health and safety role in British Columbia - 2‑years hands‑on safety experience in construction (civil and/or mining preferred) - Post‑secondary education in construction, trades, health care, or administration is an asset - Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power‑point, Outlook) - Experience in large‑scale earthworks, underground pipework, or dam construction is an asset - Demonstrated experience in technical safety writing - Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and access to reliable transportation Location: BC Interior - project locations are currently within the Kamloops/Thompson area. This is not a camp position.

📌 Safety Advisor (Kamloops)
🏢 Nhwelmen Construction
📍 Kamloops