safety officer

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• Noisy.
• Dusty.

Work setting:

• Construction.
• Various locations.

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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
4. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.