safety officer

Additional Information

• 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

Tasks

• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• 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
• Train, direct and motivate staff
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers
• Manage training and development strategies
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Conduct performance reviews
• Organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Occupational health and safety

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week