health and safety officer

Government of Canada - Western; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health and safety organization is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with occupational health regulations. This role involves rigorous inspections of workplaces, the need for specific safety certifications, and performing well under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate should have a background in health and safety and be comfortable working in various environments, including outdoor settings.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Wellness program

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in health and safety.
• Certification such as First Aid, NCSO.

Responsibilities

• Review HR directives for compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Implement policies and procedures.
• Inspect workplaces for health hazards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Office
• Construction
• Industrial construction

Responsibilities Tasks

• Review HR directives to assure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals or products
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Advise senior management
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) program
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

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

Type of inspection and investigation

• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Area of work experience

• Construction site

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program