safety officer

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Manufacturing and industrial plant.

Tasks:

• Evaluate daily operations .
• 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.
• Manage training and development strategies.
• Develop and implement health and safety plans.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury.
• Participate in safety audits and programs.
• MS Office.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Outlook.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.

Type of inspection and investigation:

• Sanitary conditions.
• Chemical containment.
• Hazardous products handling and storage.
• Workplace.
• Work related accidents.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Large workload.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Accountability.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Free parking available.