Construction Safety Officer (Experienced)

• Location: Surrey, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13935
• Salary: CA$100,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a CSO with high-rise tower crane experience to join our client, a multi-family developer delivering woodframe and concrete residential communities across Western Canada.

The CSO will lead site safety execution with a specific focus on tower crane risk management on 34-storey concrete high-rise in Surrey. This role demands hands-on review of lift plans, crane documentation, and daily crane-related hazard monitoring. If you’re seeking a role with high-rise tower exposure, long-term project runway and internal mobility, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Review and validate lift plans for engineered lifts and critical picks.
• Monitor crane logbooks, inspection records, certifications, and maintenance documentation.
• Verify operator qualifications and compliance with regulatory and manufacturer standards.
• Participate in high-risk activity planning including multi-crane coordination.
• Identify and escalate crane-related hazards immediately.

• Conduct documented inspections aligned with WorkSafeBC and COR standards.
• Enforce company safety policies across all trades.
• Lead site orientations and reinforce project-specific hazards.
• Support JHSC processes including documentation and action tracking.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Support internal and external COR audits.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance including JHAs, toolbox talks, and SWPs.

• Mentor junior safety personnel and support frontline supervisors.
• Promote proactive hazard identification and accountability across the site.

Requirements

• NCSO designation.
• Advanced First Aid.
• Minimum 5 years construction safety experience.
• Direct tower crane exposure on high-rise projects.
• Demonstrated ability to review lift plans and manage crane risk.
• High-rise concrete project background required.
• Valid driver’s license.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com