Horizon Construction Workforce is a leading construction workforce supplier based in the thriving city of Calgary, Alberta.
Horizon Construction is currently seeking Construction Safety Officers (CSOs) who bring specialized safety expertise to multi-residential developments. Whether working on low-rise wood frame projects or high-rise concrete environments, our CSOs ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain safe, efficient job sites.
Core Duties
- First Aid: Administer advanced first aid, stabilize severe injuries (breathing, bleeding, fractures), and refer patients for further medical assistance.
- Documentation: Complete first aid forms and patient assessment charts accurately.
- Safety Orientation: Conduct safety orientations for all applicable on-site personnel.
- Hazard Assessment: Perform workplace hazard assessments and enforce regulatory and site-specific safety standards.
- Safety Oversight: Maintain first aid rooms and equipment in a clean, organized, and sterile condition.
- Training: Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings.
- Inspections & Investigations: Carry out workplace investigations, safety inspections, and drills.
- Site Safety: Build and implement safety barriers and equipment as required.
- Planning: Create and implement site-specific safety plans.
- Leadership: Coordinate secondary CSOs and safety personnel, including task delegation.
- Site Oversight: Monitor safety on complex, large-scale, and high-hazard construction sites.
Specialty Duties
- Injury Assessment: Evaluate injuries and illnesses to determine appropriate response.
- Client Services: Act as a point of contact for clients and assist with coordination such as timesheets.
- Planning & Leadership: Support safety planning, coordination, and management across large and high-risk projects.
Job Requirements
- Basic physical fitness to respond to emergencies.
- Minimum 1 year of construction OFA experience.
- Proficient verbal and written English.
- High school diploma.
- Occupational First Aid Level 3 (Advanced).
- Fall Protection certification.
- WSBC-accredited CSO/NCSO designation.
- Supervising for Safety certification.
- Ability to commit to full-time employment.
- Must own and maintain standard PPE.
What We Offer
| ✔️ Competitive wages & living wages | ✔️ Paid vacation & overtime |
| ✔️ Comprehensive Benefits (Medical & Dental) | ✔️ Clear room for advancement |
| ✔️ Steady, year-round employment | ✔️ Ongoing team support |
| ✔️ Paid training, certifications & apprenticeships | |
Why Work With Horizon?
At Horizon Construction, we prioritize fairness, safety, and growth. We offer living wages based on market data because we believe in treating our employees with respect. Our comprehensive benefits—including dental, healthcare, paramedical services, vision care, and life insurance—are available to all employees to support their well-being and that of their families.
We’re committed to your professional development by providing honest feedback and focusing on your strengths. Our training programs include WHMIS, fall protection, apprenticeships, and first aid to support long-term career growth.
Safety is non-negotiable. Our Occupational Health & Safety team upholds standards above industry norms, and we are COR certified in BC and Alberta. We also consider job placement proximity to reduce travel time and provide opportunities across multiple cities in the region.