Job Title: Construction Safety Officer (CSO)
Location: Metro Vancouver, BC | Site-Based
Industry: Construction (High-Rise Residential & Commercial)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Company: Skyline Recruitment (on behalf of a confidential client)
Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience + Benefits
About the Opportunity
Skyline Recruitment is partnering with a reputable and active high-rise general contractor in Metro Vancouver to hire an experienced Construction Safety Officer (CSO).
This role is ideal for a proactive safety professional who thrives in complex, multi-trade environments and has direct experience working on concrete high-rise projects. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining a strong safety culture across large-scale tower developments, including active crane operations and heavy equipment coordination.
You will be embedded on-site and serve as the primary safety resource for field teams, subcontractors, and project leadership.
What You’ll Be Doing
As the Construction Safety Officer, you will oversee daily safety operations on an active high-rise construction site. You will ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, internal safety programs, and industry best practices—particularly in environments involving tower cranes, mobile cranes, hoisting, and complex vertical construction sequencing.
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce and monitor site-specific safety plans and ensure full compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations.
- Conduct regular site inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
- Oversee and monitor crane operations, rigging activities, and hoisting procedures.
- Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, signalers, and site supervision to ensure safe lifting practices.
- Lead daily toolbox talks, safety orientations, and ongoing training initiatives.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, implementing corrective actions as required.
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and compliance records.
- Participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings.
- Support superintendents and project managers in maintaining a proactive, safety-first culture.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance and address unsafe work practices immediately.
- Assist with emergency response planning and drills.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Construction Safety Officer.
- Proven experience on concrete high-rise construction projects.
- Direct experience working around tower cranes and/or mobile crane operations.
- Strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and BC safety standards.
- Valid CSO certification (BC Construction Safety Alliance or equivalent).
- First Aid certification (OFA Level 2 or 3 preferred).
- Strong understanding of fall protection, rigging, hoisting, and heavy equipment safety.
- Confident communicator who can address safety concerns firmly and professionally.
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with site leadership.
Why Apply?
- Join a reputable contractor with an active pipeline of high-rise projects.
- Be part of a safety-driven organization that prioritizes worker wellbeing.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on complex, landmark developments in Metro Vancouver.
