Provider of construction and maintenance services across industrial, infrastructure and buildings sectors.
Ensure construction site safety compliance and promote HSE culture.
16 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building Information Modeling (BIM/VDC)
Civil Infrastructure Services
Fabrication
Future Energy
Industrial Maintenance
Mass Timber
Modular & Offsite Solutions
Pre-Construction / Early Contractor Involvement
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Institutional
Retail
Multi-tenant Residential
Industrial
Mining
Water and Wastewater
Energy
Role
Description
hazard identification
safety inspections
incident reporting
safety training
safety program
record keeping
Keep management current on the status of any issue(s) that may have an impact on the work being performed.
Ensure that hazards associated with the work site are identified, documented, and controlled.
Ensure that safety equipment and required personal protective equipment is in place as required, and any equipment with deficiencies is removed from service and repaired or replaced.
Assist in the administration, documentation and management of the Company’s COR program.
Collaboratively work with site leadership to develop and facilitate an overall proactive safety culture on the work site.
Develop and maintain an HSE communication bulletin board to ensure required documentation is readily available for review.
Review field level hazard assessments, hazard identification, observation, and inspection forms daily to ensure completion and accuracy.
Ensure Bird Construction and client safe work practices, policies, and procedures are reviewed regularly through toolbox and safety meetings.
Act as a resource to field personnel to provide coaching, mentoring, and advice on all HSE related matters.
Facilitate toolbox and safety meetings and assist action items brought up in the HSE meetings as required.
Maintain statistics and records and monitor accident/incident frequencies and safety violations; assist in investigations and complete related documentation.
Perform work site inspections in accordance with Bird Construction and client requirements.
Ensure all incidents on the worksite are reported, investigated, and documented in accordance with Bird Construction and client requirements, and corrective action plans are implemented.
Support site supervision with implementation and management of the Bird Safety Program.
Maintain field presence and document daily observations.
Facilitate orientation and training for site staff and maintain accurate records of information.
Assist in the planning and startup of new projects with respect to site-specific safe work practices and procedures.
Requirements
ncso
hse experience
fall protection
first aid
driver's license
analytical
Sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail
Available to work out of town based on project assignments located within Manitoba
Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or working towards certification
3-5 years’ HSE experience, preferably in a construction environment
Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to remain objective and maintain a factual perspective when dealing with questions and inquiries
Understand the dynamics of working with unionize and non-unionized trades.
Valid Drivers License
Have good working knowledge of local government Health & Safety Acts, Policies, Regulations, and Industry Standards as they apply to the construction industry
Related post-secondary education or equivalent experience considered an asset
Ability to deliver a message to a large group
Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry & Monitor and Standard First Aid certifications
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Since 1920
Founding Year
Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.
+70 Years
Publicly Traded
Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.
2021
Acquisition
Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.
2024
Acquisition
Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.
Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.
Culture + Values
We bring life to vision
Creating great things with you
We put safety first
A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We are stronger together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We lead with honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We are driven to do great work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We create opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
Environment + Sustainability
First Zero Carbon Retrofit
North America's First
Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.
First Net-Zero Plant
Protein Processing Facility
Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.
First Net-Zero Ethylene Site
World's First
Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.
Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.
Inclusion & Diversity
$3,000
Indigenous Scholarship
An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.
3×$1,500
Indigenous Student Support
Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.
National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.