occupational health and safety officer

Government of Canada; Liverpool; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Liverpool, Nova Scotia is seeking a Safety Officer to oversee workplace safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have relevant certificates and experience in safety inspections. Responsibilities include planning daily operations, training, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Competitive benefits include health and financial support. This is an on-site position with no remote options.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Pension plan

Free parking available

Paid time off

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate required.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate required.
• WHMIS Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures.
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards.
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Accountability

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: Experience an asset

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

Work site environment: Outdoors

Work setting: Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily operations
• 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
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Respond to employee questions and complaints

Credentials

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

Experience and specialization

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

Type of inspection and investigation

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

Specialization or experience

• Employee engagement

Area of specialization

• Corporate social responsibility
• Facility management

Additional information

• Security and safety: Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accountability

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Pension plan
• Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Variable or compressed work week