manager, occupational health and safety

Government of Canada - Central; Barrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Barrie, Ontario, seeks a qualified individual to oversee various aspects of employee management and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include motivating staff, managing budgets, conducting performance reviews, and recruiting new employees. Applicants should have a college education, with at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. A commitment to ensuring a safe work environment is essential. The role requires working on-site without remote options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience required.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Motivate staff and manage training strategies.
• Plan and control budget and expenditures.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage payroll.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Recruit and hire staff efficiently.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Client focus

Computer and technology knowledge

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Electronic mail

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Transportation, communication and utilities
• Urban area

Responsibilities

• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Train staff
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Manage training and development strategies
• Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Oversee payroll administration
• Recruit and hire staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization: Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Electronic mail

Type of inspection and investigation

• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Additional information: Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Driver's abstract
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits: Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Benefits: Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Benefits: Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program