The Prime Contractor Safety Advisor - Sub-Contractor is engaged by WestPro Safety & Training to support the execution of complex tasks at client, developer, and project sites. In a position to observe and influence, this role is vital to supporting WestPro's safety culture and ensuring work is completed in alignment with applicable legislation, client requirements, and WestPro's Prime Contractor Safety Management Program. For the purposes of this document, 'Company' refers to WestPro Safety & Training, a division of Ketek Group Inc.; 'Sub-Contractor' refers to an independent contractor engaged to provide services to WestPro.
CORE DUTIES
Daily Site Operations
- Establish and promote excellent working relationships through clear, professional, and accurate communication.
- Advise clients, consultants, contractors, and WestPro representatives to ensure projects are completed safely.
- Ensure contractors are working in compliance with applicable legislation, client/site requirements, and WestPro's Prime Contractor Safety Management Program.
- Participate in the development and review of plans, procedures, and programs to ensure safety is always considered.
- Mentor and educate site personnel regarding safe work practices, behaviours, and expectations.
- Ensure contractors, consultants, and workers are made aware of existing or potential site hazards.
- Take immediate steps to intervene or stop work and report to the appropriate stakeholders if work activities have the potential for significant loss.
- Take the lead in incident investigations and/or ensure contractors complete investigations as required.
- Advise the client and WestPro when public safety may be compromised at any site and provide recommendations for improvement.
Administration
- Audit consultants and contractors against applicable legislation, client requirements, and their safety programs.
- Accurately keep detailed notes of pertinent information and complete required paperwork and/or electronic documentation.
- Attend regular client/contractor site meetings to communicate safety concerns and review relevant information from findings, audits, inspections, and incidents.
- Provide monthly, quarterly, or project-specific reports for WestPro, clients, developers, or other required stakeholders.
- Maintain confidentiality and submit documentation in accordance with WestPro and client requirements.
Other Duties
- Take responsibility for assigned Prime Contractor duties as required by applicable provincial legislation and the scope of the subcontracted work.
- Successfully complete and maintain safety training, orientations, and client/site access requirements on an ongoing basis.
- Observe all safety procedures and use proper Personal Protective Equipment.
- Ensure WestPro policies, client requirements, and OH&S legislation are followed.
- Be considerate of the needs of the community, the environment, and other site stakeholders.
- Represent WestPro Safety & Training in a professional manner that aligns with WestPro's values, vision, mission, and commitment to safety.
- Maintain required subcontractor documentation, including executed subcontractor agreement, proof of insurance, WCB clearance where applicable, and any other onboarding requirements requested by WestPro.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation, or equivalent experience/credential acceptable to WestPro and the client.
- Fluent in the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking.
- Proficient with electronic programs, spreadsheets, and safety compliance programs.
- Minimum 3 years of commercial, industrial, and/or residential construction experience.
- Knowledgeable with ground disturbance, LOTO, heavy equipment operation, confined space, working at heights, scaffolding, hazard assessments, and work permits.
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence with clean driver's abstract.
- Able to deal with the public, clients, consultants, contractors, and workers in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner.
- Able to handle multiple tasks, frequent demanding deadlines, changing schedules, and competing priorities.
- Strong work ethic, organizational planning skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team while representing WestPro professionally.
- Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Must meet WestPro subcontractor onboarding requirements, including proof of legal ability to provide subcontracted services, insurance, WCB status where applicable, and required site access documentation.
Preferred
- Journeyman trade certificate in applicable construction tasks.
- Relevant work experience, such as carpenter, equipment operator, plumber, prime contractor advisor, safety advisor, or similar field role.
- Previous experience working with developers, client representatives, consultants, and multiple contractors on active construction or industrial sites.
This position is defined as Safety Sensitive: Drug, Alcohol, Back, and Audio testing may be required prior to commencing work. A Pulmonary Function test may also be required depending on client/site requirements.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
- Must work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat.
- May at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions using applicable controls.
- May be required to work around heavy-duty equipment, mobile equipment, vehicles, and active construction activities.
- Regularly required to stand/sit, talk/hear, use hands/fingers to operate a computer and telephone, stoop, and kneel.
- Moderate exposure to computer screens.
- May be required to work longer hours during busy periods or project demands.
- May be required to spend a significant portion of daily activities driving from site to site.
Work Environment
- Approximately 10% office/computer/paperwork, 20% driving/site-to-site travel, and 70% field worksite, depending on project needs.
- May be required to work weekends, evenings, and outside of regular office hours based on client and project requirements.
- Sub-Contractor is responsible for maintaining professional conduct, required PPE, and reliable transportation unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
