The Role
of Technical Health & Safety Advisor
The position of Technical Health and Safety Advisor is an office-based role. You will provide health and safety advice, support, recommendations, and solutions to Peninsula’s clients as part of the company’s health and safety support service. You will also support the development of policies and additional services to our clients. Applicants will need to be flexible as the needs of the business can change based on our client volume. There is significant potential for upward mobility for successful hires.
Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities
As a Technical Health and Safety Advisor, your duties will include :
- Performing Annual Review of the client’s documentation and provided advice for implementation of their program.
- Reading and analyzing a client’s health and safety policies and other related documentation for the purposes of providing advice, support, solutions and / or recommendations
- Writing and revising health and safety policies in the context of the expansion of our services to other provinces
- Developing material and tools for additional services Peninsula offers to clients (audits, training, etc.)
- Conducting research on best practices and legislation and synthesize the information into coherent tools / products
- Provide help on the OHS Advice phone line when required, providing relevant and correct health and safety advice, support, solutions and recommendations to our clients in a professional, efficient and practical manner
- Completing internal reports following conversations and communications with clients regarding their health and safety issues
- Achieving internal key performance indicators
Education / Experience
A degree or diploma from an accredited college or universityHaving or pursuing OHS designation (ex : CRSP, CRST)Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety throughout CanadaA strong background in developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety programs such as, but not limited to, auditing, evaluating process risks, safe work procedures program management, training and managed systems approach.Experience in conducting thorough researchA minimum of 3-5 plus years of relevant work experience in health and safetyWhat you Bring to the Team
A thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety legislation and related regulations in CanadaExcellent communication and writing skillsAnalytical mind and synthesis skillsVery strong time management skillsAn ability to work independently, as well as a team playerA high level of computer literacyWhy Work for Peninsula?
Day off on your birthdayEnhanced Benefits with Health and Dental CoverageWe offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching ProgramDowntown Location (Right near Union Station)Vacation Days increase after 2 and 5 years’ service