Safety Officer

Do you have a passion for safety, and thrive on continual improvement? Do you enjoy facing new exciting challenges each day? Are you a natural problem solver and enjoy investigating root safety concerns and incidents?  

Seymour Pacific Developments Ltd. is a national leader in land development and residential construction, and we are seeking a Site Safety Officer at our multifamily site. If you have experience as a residential construction safety officer, or you've always wanted to get into safety, this is the opportunity you've been looking for. We would love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide safe working conditions for all workers, sub-trades and visitors on/around the site
• Provide instructions to workers in safe work procedures. How to use personal protective equipment
• Undertake the investigation of accidents, incidents or near misses to determine the underlying causes. Complete the necessary forms to document these incidents immediately
• Report any anticipated loss of work time to the Safety Manager as soon as possible after an injury has occurred
• Conduct regular on-site hazard assessments. Identify hazards and unsafe work practices and provide recommendations on how to eliminate these issues
• Work in cooperation with other project supervisory personnel to determine procedures for dealing with safety violations. Also work to further develop safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for the daily administration of the Safety Program
• Conduct in-house safety training

Requirements:

• Experience on a residential construction site
• Computer skills with experience using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to influence others
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize work
• Valid First Aid 

Assets:

• Experience conducting investigations and safety audits
• Construction Safety Officer Certificate (CSO), and/or NCSO 

Why Seymour Pacific?

Seymour Pacific Developments is an industry leader in building multi-family homes with unparalleled speed and efficiency. We develop and build over 1000 units a year by leveraging effective teamwork and industry expertise. We offer excellent wages and benefits, as well as a variety of training for employees who are motivated to succeed and want to expand their horizons.

Seymour Pacific Developments practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.