Health And Safety Manager

Our client is a well-established civil construction contractor specializing in infrastructure projects across Vancouver Island and the Central Coast of British Columbia. They are seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve their company‑wide safety program while supporting ongoing growth across multiple civil construction projects. This position is based out of Nanaimo, BC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) program.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of 4+ Construction Safety Officers (CSOs) supporting civil construction crews across Vancouver Island and the Central Coast.
• Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, COR requirements, and client‑specific safety standards.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, investigations, and safety audits across active civil construction projects, including remote job sites.
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Managers, and Superintendents to integrate safety into all phases of project execution.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective action planning, and return‑to‑work coordination.
• Oversee company‑wide safety training initiatives, Joint Health & Safety Committees, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain safety documentation, audit requirements, training records, and company safety statistics.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction safety management.
• Experience managing safety systems and leading safety teams within the civil construction industry.
• NCSO designation or equivalent required; CRSP designation considered a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations, COR audit processes, and construction safety best practices.
• Experience supporting infrastructure projects such as underground utilities, roads, bridges, excavation, or hydro/power projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team‑building skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote project sites across Vancouver Island and the Central Coast as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on experience.
• Flexible compensation structure with hourly or salary options available.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Pension or RRSP matching program.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the safety culture for a growing civil construction operation.
• Long‑term career growth within a well‑established infrastructure contractor.

Torus Talent and our clients are equal‑opportunity employers.