Safety Officer

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Occupational health and safety

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Association for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) program
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Construction site

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat