Safety Director

4 weeks ago


Surrey, British Columbia, Canada MYR Group Inc. Full time
About the Role

The Director of Safety Operations is responsible for managing a departmental function within Western Pacific Enterprises Safety Department. This role involves creating strategies and objectives for the function, developing people, policies, and procedures to support the functional infrastructure. The Director oversees safety programs and standards to reduce potential accidents and injuries, and manages Safety Staff within their regions.

Company Overview

Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. The company is committed to innovation and challenging projects, making it one of British Columbia's largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of its sustainability focus, reducing its carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in their community.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Create and maintain a high-performing team that supports WPE operational Groups in all areas of Safety.
  2. Lead and direct the work of other employees and has authority for personnel decisions in conjunction with the business unit leadership.
  3. Ensure development plans are in place for Safety Managers and Safety Specialists.
  4. Ensure Districts have adequate safety staffing.
  5. Ensure compliance with internal safety policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  6. Administer departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and directs the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
  7. Claims Management.
  8. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, or local statutes or regulations including OSHA.
  9. Enforce organizational safety programs and policies that are meant to prevent injuries, fires, or other workplace accidents.
  10. Direct the identification and mitigation of potential safety hazards, the development and delivery of safety training programs educating employees on safe working practices, appropriate equipment operation, and emergency procedures, or the investigation of accidents and incidents.
  11. Collaborate with senior leaders to align departmental strategy or direction with the overall goals of the organization.
  12. Consistently communicate with Operations management in order to understand and respond to their needs.
  13. Establish a portfolio of safety programs and plans to support the key customers of the specific business units that align with the WPE and customer safety requirements.
  14. Establish guidelines governing the collection and maintenance of employee training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation.
  15. Audit processes to identify weaknesses or risks and proactively develops and implements corrective actions.
  16. Work as a liaison with Districts and Legal during designated accident investigations.
  17. Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location.
  18. Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards.
About You
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in occupational safety and health operations in the construction industry, including 5 years of management experience.
  • Safety-related Certifications preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Construction Management, or related field.
What We Offer
  • Salary $180,000-$200,000 / year
  • Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage.
  • Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage.
  • Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more).
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.



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