National Construction Safety Officer

Wildstone is hiring a full-time, site-based National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) to lead day-to-day health and safety on our active construction project in Fort St. John, BC, and we’re looking for someone local to the area. You will be on site for the full shift, 10 hours per day, enforcing safety standards, preventing incidents, and keeping the project compliant with all applicable regulations and client requirements.
This is a hands-on role for a safety professional who wants to be where the work happens. Each day you will walk the site, spot hazards before they become incidents, and stop work immediately when there is imminent danger. You will lead orientations and toolbox talks, coach crews and supervisors, investigate incidents to find root causes, and keep safety records and permits audit-ready, using firm, respectful communication that corrects unsafe behaviour and earns trust.
Responsibilities:Site safety and compliance
Enforce compliance with federal and provincial occupational health and safety legislation, company policies, and client requirements
Monitor high-risk work: working at heights, excavation and trenching, confined spaces, hot work, lockout/tagout, crane and lifting operations, and traffic control
Planning and documentation
Develop, review, and maintain site-specific safety plans, hazard assessments, and safe work procedures
Review subcontractor safety programs and confirm worker orientations, certifications, and training are current
Track corrective actions and report safety metrics to project management
Incident management
Respond to injuries, near misses, and incidents, providing first aid or coordinating emergency response as needed
Additional responsibilities
Promote a culture where every worker feels empowered to raise concerns and stop unsafe work
Support the company's safety management system, including COR certification and internal and external audits
Coordinate site emergency response plans and drills
Verify PPE, fall protection, and safety equipment are inspected, available, and used correctly
Requirements:
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation, in good standing
5 years of experience in a construction health and safety role on commercial, industrial, or civil projects
WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid Certificate or equivalent
Working knowledge of applicable OHS legislation and regulations in BC
Fall protection, confined space, and WHMIS certifications, or the ability to obtain them within 30 days
Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation to site
What you can expect at Wildstone:
A culture of collaboration, inclusion and understanding
Extended health and dental benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program
RRSP Matching Program
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