Health & Safety Specialist

Health & Safety Specialist

Victoria, BC
$70,000 – $80,000 a year | Full-time | On-site

Flynn Group of Companies is currently seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support our Victoria Branch (6836 Kirkpatrick Crescent, Saanichton, BC). This position reports to the Health & Safety Supervisor and acts as the primary safety resource for the branch.

This role requires a hands-on, highly responsive individual who is comfortable working independently while supporting crews, leadership, and worksites in real time.

A Day in the Life

• Deliver weekly new hire safety orientations and ongoing safety training sessions


• Conduct regular site visits and safety inspections using standardized documentation and processes


• Support crews and leadership by identifying potential hazards and risks throughout the project lifecycle


• Lead or assist with incident and accident investigations, including follow-up and corrective actions


• Support injury management and return-to-work processes as they arise


• Facilitate safety information sessions when rolling out new initiatives or programs


• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and applicable legislation


• Maintain accurate reports, records, and safety documentation


• Act as an accessible, responsive safety resource for the Victoria branch

What We Offer

• $70,000 – $80,000 annually


• Company vehicle and fuel card


• KPI-based annual bonus 


• Competitive benefits package including:
  
  
  
  • RRSP matching
  
  
  • Extended health & dental coverage
  
  
  • Paid time off
  
  


• Free parking


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  Ongoing training through Flynn University and eLearning

Work Schedule & Location

• Monday to Friday


• Typical working hours range from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility required to accommodate:
  
  
  
  • Crew start times
  
  
  • Training sessions
  
  
  • Site demands
  
  


• This is an on-site role, split between the office and job sites

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license


• Ability to safely work at heights and in confined spaces


• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)


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  Ability to work independently and unsupervised



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  Comfortable using technology, including Microsoft Teams and mobile devices



• Reliable, responsive, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment


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  Ability to pass a background check (required for some job sites)

Assets / Nice to Have

• Experience in a construction safety role 


• Approximately 1+ year of safety-related experience 


• Education and/or training in Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety, NCSO or equivalent experience


• Experience with COR audits or audit preparation


• Presentation and facilitation skills (PowerPoint, group training)


• Experience with incident investigations and injury management / WorkSafeBC claims


• Familiarity with site inspections and working directly with crews

Culture & Team

The Victoria branch offers a close-knit, team-focused environment with regular employee events, including:

• Annual Summer BBQ 


• Annual Christmas Luncheon 


• Office-wide company Christmas event


• This September, the Victoria branch will be hosting a special celebration for the Don Flynn Safety Award, recognizing outstanding safety performance - a large-scale event with the entire team coming together

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys being part of an engaged workplace, values relationship-building, and wants to be involved in a branch that takes pride in both safety and team culture.

$70,000 - $80,000 a year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.