Construction Safety Specialist

18 hours ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Axiom Builders Full time
About Axiom Builders

Axiom Builders is a leading construction partner for major developers in residential and commercial construction. Our skilled team of over 500 professionals are dedicated to meeting client expectations with safety top of mind, backed by our COR safety certification.

Our portfolio and expertise continue to grow, with iconic residential towers, noteworthy rental developments, LEED Gold office buildings, and purpose-built tenant improvements. We're proud to have representation on the UDI U40 Executive Committee and to have made Kincentric's Best Employers list.

Job Summary

The High-Risk Equipment Safety Manager will oversee and audit the installation, use, and maintenance of high-risk equipment life safety systems across our sites. This role will support Construction Operations in the field, ensuring necessary support, guidance, and oversight for worker and project safety through all phases of construction.

This position requires a subject matter expert on tower cranes who can advise and recommend improvements to all high-risk equipment use. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a safety position acquired in a construction setting, National Construction Safety Officer accreditation, and additional training in safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Works directly with stakeholders in pre-construction to understand project limitations and advises on options as they pertain to the erection and operation of Tower Cranes and requirements for other high-risk equipment and life safety systems;
  • Leads detailed hazard assessments, including task analysis, the management of risk, and the implementation of existing and newly identified control measures to improve safety in the management of high-risk equipment and life safety;
  • Ensures that Notice of Project – Tower Crane is dutifully submitted to WorkSafeBC for all new crane erections across all Company projects;
  • Attends and leads the discussion in meetings between the Company and relevant stakeholders in the planning, erection, operation, maintenance, and take-down of the Tower Crane for each project;
  • Engages with Operations and Safety staff in the field to develop and advise on Company standards and best practices for the management of life safety systems (e.g., horizontal/vertical netting, engineered fall protection systems, etc.) and high-risk equipment (e.g., construction hoists, placing booms, thrust out platforms, etc.);
  • Facilitates project safety program improvements by assisting with project audits, reviewing findings, working towards the implementation of changes, and instructing all project staff on required actions related to high-risk equipment and life safety systems;
  • Manages a system to ensure the qualifications and competency of all crane operators and riggers are assured across all operations;
  • Partners with Formworks Operations personnel, providing coaching and mentorship in understanding legislative and internal policy changes for safety in the management of high-risk equipment and life-safety systems.
What You Bring

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has extensive experience in a safety position acquired in a construction setting, National Construction Safety Officer accreditation, and additional training in safety.

This individual must be able to advise and recommend improvements to all high-risk equipment use, drawing upon their extensive background in the construction industry.

Benefits and Rewards
  • Base salary range: $120,000 to $160,000 depending on experience;
  • Competitive performance-based bonus program;
  • 100% health/dental coverage, up to 5% match on retirement savings, virtual healthcare, and great perks;
  • Unlimited counseling and support for you and your family;
  • Unique projects with 40+ projects in motion from skyline-changers to bespoke sales centers;
  • Career growth opportunities twice per year with our Performance Feedback Program;
  • 15 offerings from our dedicated Learning & Development team;
  • The People: annual events to bring us together and connect across markets and teams;
  • Giving Back: 2000+ volunteer hours since launch of our Community Engagement program;
  • Leadership: 12 passionate execs focused on developing our teams and emerging leaders.

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