health and safety officer

Job Description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week

Education : Bachelor's degree

Experience : 5 years or more

Work Environment

Outdoors

Office

Urban area

Construction

Various locations

Transportation, communication and utilities

Willing to relocate (Relocation costs not covered by employer)

Private sector

Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Provide information / training to employers, employees and general public
• Conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Train, direct and motivate staff
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals or products
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Manage contracts
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Conduct performance reviews

Occupational Health and Safety

• Supervision 1 to 2 people
• Committees

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000, 9001 quality management certified
• First Aid Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Type of Inspection and Investigation

• Sanitary conditions
• Pollution monitoring programs
• Chemical containment
• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Area of Work Experience

• Construction site
• Security and safety
• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colors
• Large workload
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgment
• Organized
• Team player

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

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