Health and Safety Advisor

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
 

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001.  Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects.  Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca 

The Health and Safety Advisor supports the implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety systems across all stages of a large-scale linear construction project. This role focuses on monitoring the effectiveness of safety processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and assisting project teams in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote Surrey-Langley Stations Project Occupational Health & Safety Management System, Construction Site Specific Safety Management Plan.
• Conduct site-specific safety orientation to workers, owners and clients.
• Training employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control person, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response.
• Coordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, Forklift, Propane etc.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
• Conduct behavioral observation in the workplace.
• Update Material Safety Data Sheets as required.
• Develop workplace plans – such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection.
• Distribution of safety materials, supplies and equipment.
• Safety presentations.
• Promoting Project's safety system.
• Participate as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Conduct studies and analyze accident trends.
• Inspects project facilities and recommends corrective actions.
• Co-ordinate activities of site-safety coordinators.
• Working with the Claims Administrator assists with workers compensation claims and associated activities.
• Participate in the Development of return to work and modified work programs.
• Support Accident/Incident investigations.
• Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.
• Liaise with Government agencies.
• Prepare and assist with external safety audits.
• Coordination of environmental issues.
• Gather and provide statistical information to estimating for tender packages.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

·         Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in the construction industry in a

Health and Safety role.

·         WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Attendant Level 3 is preferred.

·         Certification as a Construction Safety Officer (CSO) or equivalent.

·         National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is an asset.

·         Strong knowledge of WorkSafe BC legislation. 

·         Background in Training and/or Education and/or experience delivering

EHS Training programs to individuals and groups.

·         Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office

(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

·         Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy; excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

·         Excellent meeting and training facilitation.

·         Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment.

Valid driver’s license with a clean driver's abstract. 

This role offers an annual base salary in the anticipated range of $98,000–$106,000 CAD, with compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, this role includes a total rewards package that supports employee well-being, development, and long-term growth, subject to company policies and applicable provincial employment standards, including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Group benefits and EFAP from your start date, with premiums paid by ACCIONA
• Health Spending Account
• Learning, development, and internal career opportunities
• RRSP matching
• Performance-based discretionary bonus
• Share purchase program

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.