health and safety officer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

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Work setting

• Office
• Provincial government department or agency
• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• 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
• Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• 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
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of inspection and investigation

• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Additional information

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
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Large caseload
• Large workload
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program