occupational health and safety coordinator

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards.
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses.
• Manage training and development strategies.
• 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.
• Coaching.
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Outlook.
• MS Windows.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.

Type of inspection and investigation:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).