Safety Specialist

Leavitt Industrial Group
is a long-term owner and operator of industrial-focused businesses across North America. Formerly known as Venturis Capital, our organization has spent decades building and investing in strong, service-driven businesses. We have grown into a distinct group of aligned companies that support a broad spectrum of industrial sectors. Our approach is steady and proven. We acquire and support businesses with strong leadership, a people-front culture, and the potential to grow. We believe in growing with our people, not just our numbers. Our group is built on trust, earned through performance, and reinforced through consistency. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.
The Opportunity
Leavitt Industrial Group is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated
Safety Specialist
to join our Safety team in
Coquitlam, British Columbia. Supporting 36 branches and more than 400 employees, this role plays a vital part in maintaining safety compliance, managing workers’ compensation claims, and supporting the administrative processes that contribute to a strong safety culture across our organization.
As the Safety Specialist, your

key responsibilities
will include:Serving as the primary point of contact for safety-related incidents within the assigned territory, ensuring timely reporting, investigation, documentation, and resolutionManaging workers’ compensation claims across Canada, including incident reporting, documentation, communication with relevant stakeholders, and ongoing case managementCoordinating workplace injury documentation and supporting return-to-work planning and related processesWorking with branch managers, service managers, and other stakeholders to collect and provide safety documentation and information required by third-party sitesConducting and supporting annual health and safety audits to evaluate compliance with internal standards and applicable regulationsParticipating in the review, development, and continuous improvement of health and safety policies and proceduresProviding guidance and support to Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) members and Safety Captains, helping ensure locations meet training, role expectations, and regulatory requirementsMonitoring and maintaining safety data, including safety data sheet (SDS) databases, safety KPIs, and reports generated through Bis Safety Software and other learning management systemsCreating and distributing safety bulletins, communications, and other materials to support safety awareness across the organizationSupporting the administration of safety training through Docebo and other internal or external learning management systemsConducting branch visits to support safety inspections, monitor compliance, and assist operational teams with safety-related requirementsParticipating in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings to promote a strong safety cultureSupporting the implementation and ongoing administration of new safety management systems and related processesRequired Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:Minimum three years' full-time occupational health and safety experience in CanadaNational Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation or equivalentExperience in safety administration, compliance coordination, incident management, or workers’ compensation claims managementWorking knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations applicable to worksites within the assigned territoryKnowledge of workplace incident reporting, investigations, hazard assessments, and control measuresUnderstanding of workers’ compensation claims processes, workplace injury documentation, and return-to-work planningExperience managing compliance documentation and working with third-party safety portals is considered an assetStrong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple locationsEffective interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with branch and service managersStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple administrative priorities independentlyAbility to deliver safety training and communicate safety information to groups of varying sizesProficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Docebo, Bis Safety Software, external learning management systems, or other safety reporting platforms is considered an assetEnrollment in an occupational health and safety certificate or diploma program is considered an assetValid driver's license and ability to travel to different branch locations as requiredLeavitt is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligibl