occupational health and safety officer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Train, direct and motivate staff
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Coaching
• Occupational health and safety

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Type of inspection and investigation

• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Area of work experience

• Construction site

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accountability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program