health and safety officer

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

Office. Provincial government department or agency. Rural area.

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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate.

Computer and technology knowledge:

MS Outlook. MS Excel. MS Word.

Type of inspection and investigation:

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

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.

Screening questions:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

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.