FIRST AID ATTENDANT AND CONSTRUCTION SAFETY OFFICER (CSO)

JOB OPENING – FIRST AID ATTENDANT AND CONSTRUCTION SAFETY OFFICER (CSO)

Yellowridge is a BC based Construction Company and has successfully operated since 1961. We specialize in General Contracting, Construction Management and Design-Build for industrial, commercial, and institutional projects throughout BC. We are built on a solid foundation of integrity, pride and expertise and are well respected within the industry. We have an opportunity for a Junior Construction Safety Officer / First Aid Attendant for a project in Prince Rupert, BC. This position is an opportunity to learn and develop a career in occupational health and safety, candidates must possess a genuine interest in learning safety within the construction industry.

The First Aid Attendant and CSO will perform first aid on site and assist the Site Superintendent and Foreman in implementing and monitoring the company health and safety policies and programs, while ensuring safe working procedures are followed by all site personnel. Depending on abilities, this position may also perform other construction related duties. This is an entry-level position which does not require previous industry experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Conduct site inspections to identify workplace hazards and ensure compliance with the Worker’s Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Yellowridge Policies

•Provide site health and safety training, indoctrination, and safety orientations to employees

•Perform light carpentry and labour tasks, and operate equipment as needed

•Conduct site inspections, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions to supervisory personnel

•Participate in incident investigations and ensuing corrective action has been implemented

•Maintain health and safety records and statistics in accordance with WCB requirements

•Provide first aid to injured workers, within your scope of training

•Coordinate and attend on-site health and safety meetings

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION:

•Excellent communication abilities (both written and verbal)

•Excellent observation skills and reporting abilities

•Proven ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines as required

•Ability and willingness to follow directions of the Site Superintendent

•Physically capable of performing labour tasks

•Previous labour and/or carpentry skills considered an asset

•2 years’ experience in construction an asset

•Construction Safety Officer Training Program

•First Aid Level 2 or higher

•Fall Protection

•Confined Space

•WHMIS 2015

Expected Start Date: May 1, 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Wage: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume to: careers@yellowridge.ca with PRMS FAA in the subject title.