SAFETY ADVISORNhwelmen 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 experienceBenefit planLong-term employment with a growing construction teamGeneral Duties & Responsibilities:Deliver and adapt OHS training programs to meet the needs of workers across all job sitesConduct on-site safety and jobsite orientationsMaintain regular communication with the Site Leadership to ensure OHSMS complianceAdvise workers of potential hazards and recommend preventative measuresRespond to worker inquiries and concerns related to occupational health and safetyParticipate in pre-job and tail-gate meetingsFacilitate communication and coordination between project teams and JHSC membersReview subcontractor safety materials and personnel qualificationsCoordinate and deliver safety training, coaching and orientationsConduct daily safety inspections and shar findings with site teams and managementIdentify and assess hazards, implementing appropriate controlsDocument and report unsafe acts or conditions requiring immediate correctionNotify Construction Managers, JHSC, and BLT members of incidents and concernsExercise stop-work authority when necessary to prevent riskEnsure timely reporting, investigation,



and communication of incidents and accidentsLead and participate in incident investigationsFacilitate weekly safety meetings and distribute meeting minutesMaintain and organize safety documentation using SiteDocsDevelop and implement safety-related documents including:Emergency Response Plans,Traffic Management Plans,Standard Operating Procedures,Hazard/Risk Assessments,Safe work practicesEnsure the job site is secure and work-ready (PPE, signage, permits, barriers, etc.)Perform visual safety inspections of heavy-duty equipment and fleet vehiclesHandle and place safety equipment such as signage, tools, lifting straps, and chainsPerform other duties as assigned to support the management teamKey Competencies:Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detailPractical understanding of civil construction and mining environmentsThorough knowledge of OHS legislation and ability to apply OHSMS and client specific programsAbility to obtain, analyze, review and verify safety dataSound judgment and decision-making in safety-related mattersStrong teamwork and collaboration across departments and work sitesFlexibility to support workers across various shifts and schedulesSelf-directed with strong follow-through and minimal supervisionExcellent 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 BCMinimum 1-year of recent experience in a health and safety role in British Columbia2‐years hands‐on safety experience in construction (civil and/or mining preferred)Post‐secondary education in construction, trades, health care, or administration is an assetProficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power‐point, Outlook)Experience in large‐scale earthworks, underground pipework, or dam construction is an assetDemonstrated experience in technical safety writingValid class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract and access to reliable transportationLocation:BC Interior - project locations are currently within the Kamloops/Thompson area. This is not a camp position.

📌 Safety Advisor (Kamloops)
🏢 Nhwelmen Construction
📍 Kamloops