Health & Safety Construction Manager

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.  

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow's visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.  

At CIMA+, you'll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you'll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that's engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company. 

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.  

Welcome to CIMA+ 

CIMA+'s Project Management team is at the forefront of delivering construction projects across a wide range of industries, including institutional and heritage buildings, healthcare, public transportation, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. We pride ourselves on creating tailored project management solutions, guiding each project from start to finish. With a collaborative, transparent approach, we deeply understand our clients' vision and provide agile, effective solutions to navigate the complexities and uniqueness of every project. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you'll make a real impact. Together, we'll push boundaries and go above what's expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world   

We are seeking a Health & Safety Construction Manager to ensure excellence in every aspect of our complex infrastructure projects and specifically in utilities (Transmission & Distribution). In this role, you will lead health and safety programs, guaranteeing compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements. Your expertise will help us deliver projects that meet the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance. 

We offer a flexible hybrid work model, enabling you to work from home AND our Vancouver office.  

Primary Responsibilities  

• Conduct job safety analysis of construction projects and support project managers with safety compliance 
• Develop project safety plans for construction projects and field visit safety plans to ensure all personnel safety during all stages of the project 
• Deliver strategic and well-informed guidance to ensure successful project outcomes 
• Review contractor safety management plans as part of Prime Contractor responsibilities 
• Conduct investigations into incidents and produce reports with recommendations and corrective/preventative actions 
• Develop and implement CIMA+'s program to manage prime contractor responsibilities for clients 
• Participate in the continuous improvement of CIMA+ safety practices within projects, aiming for industry best practices and alignment with client expectations, including:
  • Developing safety forms, templates, guides, etc.  
  • Developing and delivering internal safety training content  
  • Performing risk assessments, project safety plans, Notice of Project submissions and WorkSafeBC liaison
• Conduct Qualified Coordinator role on projects, overseeing safety compliance and site coordination, including safety meetings and site inspections 
• Develop project specific emergency response plans and conduct regular drills 
•  Conduct comprehensive workplace assessments to ensure that equipment, supplies, facilities and first aid attendants and equipment are adequate and appropriate for each project 
• Maintain all project safety records to ensure compliance with regulations and client expectations 
• Conduct site safety inspections and track corrective and preventative actions to closure 
• Conduct safety performance measurement, including both lagging and leading indicators, and produce reports for stakeholders 

• Degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or any relevant field 
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification 
• Minimum ten (10) years' experience in health and safety construction management in utility sectors, preferably Transmission and Distribution projects  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying regulatory and safety requirements 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to support documentation, analysis, and communication  
• Excellent communication skills in English in order to build relationships and manage multiple stakeholders and clients 
• Strong leadership skills in order to build trust, foster collaboration, and create an inclusive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to perform at their best 
• Availability and flexibility to an on-site presence about 40-50% of the time 

The expected salary for this position is from $100,000 to $130,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate's experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.  

For more information, please contact Alina Souralay  

#LI-Hybrid  

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.    

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:   

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week   
• Employee and Family Assistance Program   
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution   
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees   
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode    
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada   
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience   
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills   

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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