Job Description

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)
• 
  Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• 
  Comfortable using technology, including Microsoft Teams and mobile devices
• Reliable, responsive, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• 
  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.

Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team.

Disclosure We use an AI-powered system to initially screen resumes. However, all applications/resumes are also reviewed by our team of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Professionals to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation in determining a candidate’s potential fit for a role they applied to.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.