About Carlson Construction Group

Carlson Construction Group, proudly owned and operated by the Carlson family, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021. As a distinguished contractor, Carlson specializes in heavy civil, industrial, marine, and deep foundation services. Recognized as one of the largest specialty contractors in British Columbia by Business in Vancouver’s annual rankings, our group of companies includes Brymark Installations Group, Corwest Fabrications, Vancouver Pile Driving, and Aligned Industrial Services. To learn more about us, visit the Carlson Construction Group (https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcarlsonconstructiongroup.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CStella.Unubreme%40carlsoncg.com%7Cd42ddeeca88a463ff08a08de796ceff7%7C67953a5c8e584fb8b07361a03f9f4867%7C1%7C0%7C639081705953965968%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JqWjouPlL1SHB9AVazMJ80BrrKX1FXYk0UdKRuq2QFk%3D&reserved=0).

The Opportunity

Carlson Construction Group is seeking an experienced Project Safety Lead to support an exciting new project starting soon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who is ready to take ownership of on‑site safety leadership, strengthen our safety culture, and play a key role on a high‑profile project in a fast‑paced construction environment.

This is a project‑based, fixed‑term position, operating on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation.

About the Role

The Project Safety Lead is a critical member of the on‑site leadership team and is responsible for driving safety performance across all phases of the project. This role provides hands‑on safety leadership, ensures compliance with regulatory and client requirements, and promotes a proactive, solutions‑focused safety culture among employees and subcontractors.

Your work will directly protect our people and support the successful execution of the project.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Maintain and manage safety documentation, records, and incident statistics
• Review site safety documentation and provide constructive feedback and coaching
• Support planning for new work activities and conduct worker orientations
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions
• Monitor safety compliance among employees and subcontractors
• Conduct hazard assessments, site inspections, and incident investigations
• Keep management informed of safety risks and potential operational impacts
• Promote and uphold safe work practices across the project site
• Proactively participate in hazard identification and risk‑reduction initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of field safety experience, ideally in industrial, marine, or heavy civil construction
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence safe work behaviours
• Post‑secondary education in a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with a results‑driven mindset
• Willingness to work a 10/4 rotational schedule and travel as required

Skills & Attributes That Set You Apart

• Professional safety designation (CRSP, RCSO, CHSC, CSS, CIH, ROH) preferred
• Occupational First Aid Level 3 (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with BCCSA COR programs and auditing
• High personal, professional, and ethical standards
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented approach with sound judgment
• Strong relationship‑building, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent time‑management and prioritization abilities
• Commitment to learning and ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate: $65–$90 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Exposure to complex and unique construction projects
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development
• A company culture that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and excellence

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about safety and want to contribute to a major construction project with a respected marine and heavy civil contractor, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Carlson Construction Group.

A Note to Agencies

We kindly request that agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes. We are not accepting agency referrals for this role.

Accommodation Requests

If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact

careers@carlsoncg.com (mailto: careers@carlsoncg.com), noting the position and location.