Safety Coordinator

About Us

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Role Details

• Work arrangement: Field-based safety support, with regular presence on assigned construction projects.
• Travel: Travel to project sites as required.

The Opportunity

The Safety Coordinator supports field safety operations and the implementation of Forbes Bros.’ Health, Safety, and Environment Management System. Working with Operations, project leadership, and the HSE team, you will conduct inspections, support training and investigations, and help crews address hazards while meeting company, client, and regulatory requirements.

This opportunity suits a safety professional who enjoys working alongside crews and translating safety requirements into practical field guidance. You will build relationships with workers and supervisors, provide coaching, and follow through on concerns and corrective actions to support safe, productive work.

Key Elements of the Role

• Conduct site inspections, observations, and audits to verify compliance with company, client, and regulatory HSE requirements.
• Maintain a visible field presence, coach workers and supervisors, address safety concerns, and lead or participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Review Field Level Hazard Assessments, Safe Work Procedures, Job Hazard Analyses, permits, and other safety documents for completeness and quality.
• Support incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation Board claims, workplace injury processes, and return-to-work initiatives.
• Coordinate and track mandatory safety training, and support onboarding and site orientations for employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, training records, incident documentation, audit findings, and regulatory records in approved HSE systems.
• Partner with the HSE team, Regional Manager, and construction leadership to assess project risks, resolve concerns, and improve safety programs and field practices.

What You’ll Bring

• A post-secondary diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• At least three years of safety experience in electrical transmission, utilities, civil construction, or engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) environments.
• Working knowledge of BC Hydro HSE standards and owner-specific safety requirements is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills, with the ability to build credibility and effective working relationships across field and office teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and support practical safety solutions in changing field conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital HSE management, reporting, and learning management systems.
• Current First Aid/CPR, WHMIS 2015, and Working at Heights certifications, or the ability to obtain them.
• A valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel to project sites as required.

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.