health and safety officer

Alliance Verdi Holdings Ltd.; Bolton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent safety consulting firm in Bolton, Ontario, seeks a Safety Officer to oversee workplace inspections, ensure compliance with health regulations, and provide training to staff. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant safety certificates, and 2-3 years of experience in a construction environment. This permanent position offers a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week, primarily on the road.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Education in health and safety or related field.
• Ability to conduct training and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and training to employees and employers.
• Review and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Inspect workplaces for safety hazards.
• Investigate workplace incidents.

Skills

Training and information delivery

Health and safety compliance

Policy implementation

Workplace inspection

Accident investigation

Hazard evaluation

Statistical analysis

Safety program development

Education

Secondary (high) school diploma

First Aid Certificate

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations

Tasks

• Provide information / training to employers, employees and general public
• Review HR directives to assure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Initiate enforcement procedures to fine or close an establishment
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Provide job training and support
• Provide information to workers and managers / employers on methods to reduce the risk of injury or illness
• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct routine statistical analysis of the data
• Conduct safety training programs
• MS Office

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of inspection and investigation

• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Workplace

Area of work experience

• Construction site

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Durée de l employment : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 37.5 hours per week