safety supervisor - occupational health and safety

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assign projects to subordinates and staff related to work safety, environmental safety and accident prevention.
• Direct staff
• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Review HR directives to assure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Train staff
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals or products
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• 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
• Coaching
• Conduct performance reviews
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares