safety officer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Collect samples of materials for analysis
• 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
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Prepare draft investigative reports of findings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) program
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player