Safety Manager

Canadian Maritime Engineering; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Canadian Maritime Engineering is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and foster a safe working environment. The role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and delivering training to employees.

The position also requires inspections, incident investigations, recordkeeping, regulatory liaison, and driving continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Certification such as CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and standards.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and safety audits.
• Excellent communication and training skills. Ability to analyze data and prepare detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare detailed reports and recommend preventive measures.
• Deliver safety training and awareness programs for employees and management.
• Maintain accurate records of safety audits, incidents, and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure timely submission of required reports.
• Promote a culture of safety through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Training

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office

Safety management software

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Occupational Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and promote a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will develop, implement, and monitor health and safety programs, conduct risk assessments, and provide training to employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare detailed reports and recommend preventive measures.
• Deliver safety training and awareness programs for employees and management.
• Maintain accurate records of safety audits, incidents, and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure timely submission of required reports.
• Promote a culture of safety through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Certification such as CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and standards.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and safety audits.
• Excellent communication and training skills.Ability to analyze data and prepare detailed reports.
• Proficient in MS Office and safety management software.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of environmental health and safety practices.
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person