Job Description

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Speers Construction Inc. is a rapidly growing civil construction company in Revelstoke, BC, that is part of Jim Dent Construction. Jim Dent is a long-standing leader in the Heavy Civil Construction industry.

Speers Construction Inc. has earned a reputation for completing complex projects on time and on budget, and for building strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients and our partners. Our talented team of experienced professionals value collaboration, hard work, and have a commitment to delivering high quality, reliable results.

Speers Construction has a core focus of building better business through long-term clients and long-term profitability. To achieve this goal, we are looking for people who share our company values:

Positive Attitude
Dedicated to company success
Respectful Team Player
Adaptable

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the companys Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) program for civil construction operations across British Columbia. This role ensures compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, the Workers Compensation Act, and applicable COR standards, while fostering a strong safety culture across all job sites.

We are currently looking for a Health and Safety Manager to lead and further develop our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Program. Speers Construction is looking for a strong communicator who will lead and promote a strong safety culture.

A team approach is mandatory and will require an open-minded and adaptable work ethic.

Expectations and Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve the companys Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program
Maintain and update policies, procedures, safe work practices, and hazard assessments specific to civil construction projects
Develop and deliver safety orientation for new employees, and ongoing training for employees, supervisors, and subcontractors

Site Safety

Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments on all active projects
Identify unsafe conditions or practices and work with site supervision to implement corrective actions
Monitor high-risk activities such as excavation, traffic control, confined spaces, heavy equipment operations, and environmental hazards
Ensure operations team prioritizes safety and reinforces the safety culture

Incident Management

Lead investigations of incidents, newar misses, and occupational illnesses
Complete WorkSafeBC reporting and documentation requirements, and follow up with any claims
Develop corrective and preventative action plans

COR & WorkSafeBC Liaison

Manage and maintain the companys COR certification, including audits and documentation
Act as the primary point of contact with WorkSafeBC, industry associations, and external auditors
Support claims management and return-to-work programs

Qualifications and Knowledge

Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety preferred
5 years of experience in health and safety
1-3 years management experience
Professional communication skills - both oral and written, with the ability to manage conflict effectively and deal with challenging conversations with ease.
Organized and high attention to detail.
Background in civil construction considered an asset
Advanced knowledge of applicable Federal and Provincial OH&S legislation (WorkSafe BC).
Advanced and broad understanding of safety requirements in civil construction environment.

Advanced written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with various team members across different departments

Speers Construction Inc.

Open Positions

Health and Saftety Manager