Sophie Kavanagh
Heatherbrae Builders
Vancouver,Canada
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Language
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Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Experienced Construction Safety Officer / Safety supervisor with a background in commercial construction, site safety leadership and occupational health and safety. Skilled in developing Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), Exposure Control Plans (ECPs), conducting inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations and ensuring WorkSafeBC compliance. Active Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) member with strong communication skills, experience delivering orientations, toolbox talks and collaborating with project teams to maintain safe, productive worksites.
Work History
- Previous experience includes General Labour (CLS Canada), Assistant Manager (The Works), Senior Sales Advisor (Arboretum), Sales Adviser (Vhi Healthcare), retail supervision, traffic control in Australia and customer service roles in Ireland.
Construction Safety Officer/ Safety Supervisor
3 Years 9 Months- Lead daily safety inspections and hazard assessments on commercial construction projects.
- Develop and maintain Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Exposure Control Plans (ECPs).
- Conducted worker orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training to promote a culture of safety.
- Ensured compliance with WorkSafeBC legislation and company safety standards, mitigating risks on site.
- Completed site inspections, audits, and corrective action follow-up to enhance safety protocols.
- Administered Occupational First Aid and managed emergency response.
- Active member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
- Provide Occupational First Aid and emergency response when required.
Traffic Control Supervisor
1 Year 11 Months- Coordinated site traffic and logistics to ensure safe construction operations.
- Trained and supervised traffic control personnel to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured signage and traffic management met municipal and safety requirements.
- Verified signage and traffic management adhered to municipal and safety requirements.
Education
BA - Marketing & Advertisement, Online Media
QQI Level 5 - Animal Science
Leaving Certificate
Skills
Construction safety compliance
Site Inspections & Audits
Hazard Assessments
Safe Work Procedures (SWPs)
Exposure Control Plans (ECPs)
Incident Investigations
Toolbox talks
Emergency Response
Occupational First Aid
Orientations
JHSC Member
Subcontractor Coordination
Safety Documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Advanced Occupational First Aid (Level 3)
- Construction Safety Officer (CSO)
- Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Member
- Traffic Control Person (TCP)
- Skid Steer Operator
- Telehandler Operator
- Fall Protection
- Scissor lift
- Supervising for safety
- Bullying and Harassment prevention training
Timeline
Construction Safety Officer/ Safety Supervisor
Heatherbrae Builders
11.2022 - CurrentRead More
Traffic Control Supervisor
Heatherbrae Builders
12.2020 - 11.2022Read More
Grennan College
Leaving Certificate
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Ormonde College
QQI Level 5 from Animal Science
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Waterford Institute of Technology
BA from Marketing & Advertisement, Online Media
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Additional Safety Leadership & Training
- Safety Supervisor / Supervisory experience on active construction projects.
- Bullying and Harassment Prevention Training.
- Experience supervising workers and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices.
- Mentoring new workers and promoting a positive safety culture.
- Coordinating with site management to resolve safety concerns and implement corrective actions.