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Safety Officer - Construction

Employer

First General Services Edmonton

Date Posted

May 29, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jun 19, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

First General Services Edmonton

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Occupational safety and health technology/technician
  • Occupational health and industrial hygiene
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • At heights
  • Confined spaces

Work setting

  • Various locations
  • General office
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

  • Assist manager in the implementation of safety programs
  • Evaluate safety programs
  • Plan safety programs
  • Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
  • Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained
  • Oversee safety of operations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Certification by a provincial or territorial association
  • Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
  • National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) program

Type of inspection

New and existing buildings

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Values and ethics

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

  • On call
  • Day

Workplace information

Hybrid

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Safety Officer - Construction is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Construction Inspectors
METHODICAL

Interest in handling equipment and materials to inspect steel framework, concrete forms, reinforcing steel mesh and rods, concrete and pre-stressed concrete to ensure quality standards; and in inspecting construction sites to ensure safe working conditions are maintained

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing data from inspection of sites to verify that they conform to specifications and building codes, and from inspections and tests of electrical and plumbing installations to ensure that they comply with municipal, provincial and federal regulations

directive

Interest in speaking with purchasers to inspect, assess and provide reports on new and resale homes; and in inspecting existing buildings to identify and report on structural defects, fire hazards and other threats to safety

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