safety officer

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Manage contracts
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Conduct performance reviews
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Large caseload
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Large workload
• Sound discrimination
• 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