Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisor

Are you a safety focused Occupational Health and Safety professional with a passion for keeping everyone on a worksite safe? Are you passionate about providing Peace of Mind to your client group? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?

The Universal Group, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed companies in 2026,has exciting opportunity for a Occupational Health and Safety Advisor to join our Health and Safety team. Reporting to the Regional Manager-OHS, the OHS Advisor holds a critical responsibility for ensuring the safety of traffic control personnel at work sites and strict adherence to transport guidelines, encompassing the Ministry of Transportation Traffic Management Manual, Worksafe OHS Regulations, and the company's own OHS guidelines. Serving as a primary point of contact for employees, you will address any inquiries or concerns related to site safety and the overall job. In this capacity, site visits are a routine part of your work, focusing on site and personnel safety. You will also play a key role in enhancing employee competence in executing their work safely, coaching them on safety procedures and fostering their understanding of road safety regulations and guidelines. In more serious scenarios, this role may necessitate site closures, drug and alcohol suspicion checks, and investigations, all with the singular objective of ensuring the safety of everyone involved at the work site.

What you will be responsible for: 

Supporting Field Staff

• Support and coach field staff in the safe operation of their duties.

• Engage in conflict resolution to de-escalate difficult situations.

• Administer training and facilitate timely corrective actions for safety shortcomings on site.

• Perform TCP (Traffic Control Person) duties to cover employee breaks/shortages.
• Administer first aid if necessary. 

Investigation Work

• Conduct site inspections regularly to ensure safety compliance.

• Complete investigations into accidents, unsafe acts on-site, etc.
• Conduct Drug and Alcohol reasonable checklists and, if necessary, send employees for Drug and Alcohol testing.

Administrative Activities

• Liaise with clients to ensure regulatory compliance and safety of Universal staff on sites.

• Assist with internal COR audits.

• Review Health & Safety related documentation.
• Assist in the development and communication of Safe Work Practices and Procedures.

Company Program Facilitation

• Facilitate the Universal Mentorship Program (UMP).
• Facilitate the Universal Group’s Injured Worker Engagement Program.
  

What you get from us:

• Excellent compensation package.
• Access to a Health and Wellness Program.
• Extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits. 
• RRSP.
• Paid Vacation.
• Access to a growing organization with lots of advancement opportunities.
• An amazing culture where you will feel supported and recognized for your work.

What we need from you:

• Certified as a Traffic Control Person (TCP) by a WorkSafe approved training provider. Experience working as a TCP is a strong asset.
• Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Experience in interpreting and applying BC’s Workers Comp Act, OHS Regulations, Policies, Guidelines, and Standards.
• BCCSA Certified COR Internal Audit or willingness to obtain.
• Level 2 First Aid or willingness to obtain.
• Diploma/Certificate and/or previous work experience in Occupational Health and Safety is an asset.
• Certification and/or work experience as a CSO or OFA is an asset.
• Experience with Health and Safety software such as Salus.
• Experience with Office 365 and G-Suite.

Why Universal Group?

The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being ‘Passionate, Authentic, and Driven’ in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.

The safety of our team members and the public is what drives us every day.

The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.

For more information about the company, please visit our Indeed Profile! 

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Apply today; we can’t wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!

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