safety officer

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Mississauga is seeking a professional to oversee work safety and health regulations. The role involves project assignment, training staff, and evaluating operations to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. This position requires on-site work with no remote options available.

Responsibilities

• Assign projects related to work safety and accident prevention.
• Evaluate daily operations.
• Provide information/training to employers and employees.
• Review HR directives for compliance with safety regulations.
• Train staff on safety protocols.
• Inspect workplaces for health hazards.
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses.
• Initiate enforcement procedures for safety violations.
• Develop health and safety plans.
• Ensure regulations are followed.
• Respond to employee questions and complaints.
• Evaluate work environments to prevent disease or injury.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Education

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

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

• Assign projects to subordinates and staff related to work safety, environmental safety and accident prevention.
• Evaluate daily operations
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Review HR directives to assure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Train staff
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Initiate enforcement procedures to fine or close an establishment
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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