occupational health officer

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 hours per week
• Education : Bachelor's degree
• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

Associations and non profit organizations

Budgetary responsibility

0 - $100,000

Tasks

• Review HR directives to assure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Suggest changes to work processes based on physical and ergonomics stresses in the workplace
• Assess clients' cognitive, social and emotional barriers to establish adaptation goals

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows

Type of inspection and investigation

• Sanitary conditions
• Medical devices
• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Area of work experience

Clinical and diagnostic health

Medical specialization

Clinical investigation

Area of specialization

• Business process management
• Facility management
• Accessibility testing

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
• Large caseload
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Large workload
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accountability

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example : braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example : transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
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