safety officer

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

Job summary

A government organization in Brampton is seeking a professional capable of planning and controlling budgets, developing policies, and ensuring workplace safety. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in managing contracts, while being detail-oriented and capable of handling a fast-paced environment. You will oversee a team and address workplace health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to manage contracts and negotiate collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control budget and expenditures.
• Provide information/training to the public.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures.
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards.
• Manage contracts and develop health and safety plans.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

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

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