Onsite Safety Advisor / First Aid Attendant

Onsite Safety Advisor / First Aid Attendant

LOCATION | Kelowna, BC

DEPARTMENT | Safety

DIVISION | Field

START DATE | As soon as possible

Position Summary

Eagle Builders is Western Canada’s leader in precast concrete construction. We are recruiting a temporary Onsite Safety Advisor/First Aid Attendant for a project in Kelowna, BC to provide on-site support and ensure that the worksite meets or exceeds safety requirements. The successful candidate will be OFA level 2 certified. Must be local to the area and provide their own cell phone and transportation to the worksite.

The length of the contract is tentatively 5 months with the possibility of extension, depending on construction progress. The position will be full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, with occasional Saturdays. Flexibility and overtime will be required.

Job Description

• Provide first aid as per WorkSafe BC legislation at the worksite
• Ensure first aid is available and kits in stock, as well as fire extinguishers readily available and in working condition
• Supervision of all workers both Eagle and sub-trades daily to correct unsafe acts and ensure safety conscience attitudes and work
• Complete daily site inspections, review hazard assessments, and maintain updated onsite safety paperwork
• Conduct toolbox meetings to increase awareness of specific safety hazards
• Investigation and follow-up of all incidents, first aid recorders, and near-misses
• Complete site-specific and sub-trade orientations
• Assist onsite site supervisor with administrative tasks as needed
• Maintain effective communication with onsite workers, site supervisor, safety manager, and other field safety advisors
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Requirements

• OFA Level 2 First Aid

• Valid Class 5 license, acceptable abstract, and reliable transportation

• Available to work Monday – Friday, occasional Saturday

• Minimum 44 hours per week, must be flexible and willing to work overtime

• Must be local to the Kelowna area

• Expected to supply their own mobile device (Laptop will be provided)

• Proficient in both verbal and written English communication

• Ability to maintain effective work relationships

• Outstanding organizational skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Assets

• Knowledge of WorkSafe BC, WHMIS 2015, and related legislation
• General construction knowledge

What Eagle Builders Offers

• Wage based on experience, ranging $25-30/hour
• Personality and behavior assessments to optimize individual and team success
• Overtime pay after 8 hours a day / 44 hours a week
• 4% vacation pay plus statutory holiday pay
• Extensive health coverage and wellness support
• Guaranteed every Sunday off
• Employee appreciation events | Ex: Slow Pitch Tournament and Christmas Party

We thank all applicants for their interest in Eagle Builders, however only short-listed candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.