health and safety officer

Hydro Tech Inc; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the Niagara Region is seeking a safety manager to oversee projects related to environmental and workplace safety. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include managing operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role offers a hybrid work model with health benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assign projects to staff related to work safety and environmental safety.
• Evaluate daily operations and motivate staff.
• Inspect workplaces for health hazards and investigate accidents.
• Develop and implement health and safety plans.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Accountability

Education

College/CEGEP in Occupational health and safety technology

First Aid Certificate

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Occupational safety and health technology/technician
• Industrial safety technology/technician
• Occupational health and industrial hygiene
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

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Work setting

• Office
• Primary industry
• Various locations
• Remote location
• Inspection
• Hydro plant
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assign projects to subordinates and staff related to work safety, environmental safety and accident prevention.
• Evaluate daily operations
• Motivate staff
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Review HR directives to assure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Train staff
• 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
• Manage contracts
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Coaching
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Plan safety programs
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Type of inspection and investigation

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

Type of industry experience

• Energy
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accountability
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits