health and safety officer

Education:

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

Experience:

Experience an asset or equivalent experience

Work setting:

Urban area

Tasks:

1. Provide information/training to employers, employees, and general public
2. Conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment
3. Establish and implement policies and procedures
4. Collect samples of materials for analysis
5. Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
6. Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
7. Initiate enforcement procedures to fine or close an establishment
8. Manage training and development strategies
9. Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
10. Oversee development of communication strategies
11. Develop and implement health and safety plans
12. Oversee the preparation of reports
13. Advise senior management
14. Respond to employee questions and complaints
15. Evaluate work environments, programs, and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
16. Assign, co-ordinate, and review projects and programs
17. Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision:

11-15 people, 16-20 people

Type of inspection and investigation:

Workplace

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability:

Client focus

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Work Term:

Permanent

Work Language:

English

Hours:

32 to 40 hours per week