Site Safety Officer

The Company:

Caliber is a diversified construction and development company specializing in residential, commercial and industrial development across Western Canada. We are a purpose-driven organization taking pride in our focus to Build People, Processes, and Results. A tight-knit group of high performers who Own It, Crush It, and Love It! We are family-oriented with a strong desire for personal and professional growth and development. We work hard and have fun while doing so.

The Position Mission:

To lead and maintain a safe, organized, and compliant construction site by proactively identifying risks, supporting workers and sub-trades, completing required safety documentation, and ensuring Caliber’s Safety Program and WorkSafeBC OH&S requirements are consistently followed. This role helps protect every person on site while supporting project execution and embodying Caliber’s values of Own It, Crush It, and Love It.

What we offer:

• A competitive compensation package including extended medical and dental.


• A profit share program for all our employees where everyone shares a stake in the outcome.


• Employee incentives such as referral bonuses, efficiency awards, tool allowances and Get Smart initiatives.


• Culture and team building events, annual BBQs, weekly Friday Après work (4p.m. to 5p.m.).


• Our core values of Own it, Crush it, and Love it is what makes Caliber great. We hire employees who embrace these values and create a team of A players who want to work hard and win together.


• Personalized education plan and ongoing training opportunities.

Position Summary

The Site Safety Officer at Caliber Projects Ltd. is a fulltime position on one of Caliber’s construction sites. The position is best suited for someone who thoroughly understands safe working practices and work environments in the multi-residential construction process. Is a hands-on type of person with excellent character, communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment. The Safety Officer reports to the Site Superintendent and is responsible for ensuring homes are built in a safe manner with no physical harm to all parties involved in accordance with the Caliber Projects Occupational Health and Safety Program.

Job Responsibilities:

Embrace Caliber’s Core Values

• Own It – accountable to assumed role & responsibilities, and the well-being of Caliber.


• Crush It – results-driven to achieve personal and company goals.


• Love It – enjoy what you do and support a positive and cohesive team environment.

The responsibilities of the Site Safety Officer include:

• Understand and ensure adherence to all required safety policies as directed by Caliber’s Safety Manual and WorkSafeBC OH&S Regulations.


• Ensure that Caliber training matrix is updated and that all employee training and certifications are up to date and saved in their respective employee folders.


• Ensure that all COR certification paperwork is filed and updated


• Complete inspections of the worksite to ensure all workers are compliant with Caliber’s safety program.

Site Safety

• Ensure that all onsite safety stations are setup and fully functional daily.


• Conduct daily inspections, identify risks, and communicate to relevant parties and monitor to minimize the potential for accidents and physical harm.


• Keep the site and offices clean and organized.


• Ensure the required safety signs and notice boards are maintained across the entire site.


• Conduct safety orientations for all visitors and new employees on site and fill out appropriate documentation.


• Ensure a supply of Personal Protective Equipment is available to all workers.


• Ensure equipment and crane operator certification, rigger, and maintenance logs are up to date.


• Ensure tools onsite are kept in safe working conditions and enforce tool inventory tracking of Caliber owned tools.


• Coordinate weekly toolbox meetings to identify and minimize safety hazards proactively.


• Set an exceptional safety example.


• Attend monthly JOHS meetings and provide site statistics and updates.


• Attend and provide safety input in subtrade meetings weekly and site wide meetings monthly.

First Aid

• Address any First Aid incidents in accordance with OFA training and protocols.


• Complete safety forms and execute corrective actions when jobsite injury incidents occur.


• Give the worker appropriate paperwork for follow up care.


• Ensure that injured employees return for follow up treatments as needed.

Personal Development

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the issues facing the construction site throughout the progression of the site.


• Maintain a network of site safety officers and safety professionals.


• Stay abreast of OH&S advancements or crucial information in the construction industry.


• Partake in continuing education to constantly grow ability and knowledge of site safety construction practices and procedures.


• Continue to hone verbal and written communication and leadership skills.

Interactions

• Report to Superintendent on site and Project Manager as called upon.


• Key internal interactions: Training Caliber Employees and ensuring they are working safely.


• Key External interactions: Sub-trade/onsite working team, consultants performing inspections and the public.


• Any site incidents requiring reporting or press to flow through the Superintendent.

Authority

• The Site Safety Officer has the authority to stop work if the Caliber Projects Safety Program is not adhered to.

Qualifications & Competencies

• A minimum of 2 years’ construction experience.


• Advanced First Aid (minimum).


• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and knowledge of Salus and Procore is an asset.


• Organizational skills with discipline and attention to detail.


• Written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to read construction-working drawings, and specification checklists.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety professional who understands construction site operations, takes ownership of safe work practices, and communicates clearly with employees, sub-trades, consultants, and the site leadership team. They are organized, detail-oriented, and confident in addressing unsafe conditions, completing documentation, supporting first aid needs, and reinforcing safety expectations in a respectful and consistent way. They lead by example, stay calm under pressure, and bring a proactive mindset to preventing incidents before they happen.

What success looks like

• Safety requirements, site orientations, toolbox meetings, inspections, and required. documentation are completed consistently and accurately.


• Workers, sub-trades, and visitors understand site safety expectations and follow Caliber’s Safety Program and WorkSafeBC OH&S requirements.


• Risks and unsafe conditions are identified early, communicated clearly, and corrected without delay.


• First aid incidents are responded to appropriately, documented properly, and followed up on with care and accountability.


• The jobsite remains clean, organized, well-supplied, and prepared with proper signage, PPE, safety stations, and equipment documentation.


• The Site Safety Officer is seen as a trusted, approachable, and reliable safety leader who supports a positive site culture while holding the team accountable.

Apply today
If you feel you have the skills and experience outlined above, please apply with your resume and hourly expectations. We appreciate all applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Location

Caliber Construction Site- Fraser Valley, BC