safety officer

Government of Canada - Central; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government position in Peel Region, Brampton, seeking a qualified individual to manage workplace safety and health regulations. Responsibilities include planning budgets, training, and policy implementation. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in supervising teams.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.
• Experience supervising 5-10 people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control budget and expenditures.
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards.
• Develop and implement health and safety plans.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Access

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Manage contracts
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Conduct performance reviews
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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