Health & Safety Specialist

Health & Safety Specialist

Victoria, BC
$70,000 – $80,000 a year | Full-time | On-site

Flynn Group of Companies is currently seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support our Victoria Branch (6836 Kirkpatrick Crescent, Saanichton, BC). This position reports to the Health & Safety Supervisor and acts as the primary safety resource for the branch.

This role requires a hands-on, highly responsive individual who is comfortable working independently while supporting crews, leadership, and worksites in real time.

A Day in the Life

• Deliver weekly new hire safety orientations and ongoing safety training sessions

• Conduct regular site visits and safety inspections using standardized documentation and processes

• Support crews and leadership by identifying potential hazards and risks throughout the project lifecycle

• Lead or assist with incident and accident investigations, including follow-up and corrective actions

• Support injury management and return-to-work processes as they arise

• Facilitate safety information sessions when rolling out new initiatives or programs

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and applicable legislation

• Maintain accurate reports, records, and safety documentation

• Act as an accessible, responsive safety resource for the Victoria branch

What We Offer

• $70,000 – $80,000 annually

• Company vehicle and fuel card

• KPI-based annual bonus

• Competitive benefits package including:

• RRSP matching

• Extended health & dental coverage

• Paid time off

• Free parking

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Ongoing training through Flynn University and eLearning

Work Schedule & Location

• Monday to Friday

• Typical working hours range from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility required to accommodate:

• Crew start times

• Training sessions

• Site demands

• This is an on-site role, split between the office and job sites

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to safely work at heights and in confined spaces

• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)

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Ability to work independently and unsupervised

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Comfortable using technology, including Microsoft Teams and mobile devices

• Reliable, responsive, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

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Ability to pass a background check (required for some job sites)

Assets / Nice to Have

• Experience in a construction safety role

• Approximately 1+ year of safety-related experience

• Education and/or training in Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety, NCSO or equivalent experience

• Experience with COR audits or audit preparation

• Presentation and facilitation skills (PowerPoint, group training)

• Experience with incident investigations and injury management / WorkSafeBC claims

• Familiarity with site inspections and working directly with crews

Culture & Team

The Victoria branch offers a close-knit, team-focused environment with regular employee events, including:

• Annual Summer BBQ

• Annual Christmas Luncheon

• Office-wide company Christmas event

• This September, the Victoria branch will be hosting a special celebration for the Don Flynn Safety Award, recognizing outstanding safety performance - a large-scale event with the entire team coming together

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys being part of an engaged workplace, values relationship-building, and wants to be involved in a branch that takes pride in both safety and team culture.