safety officer

Government of Canada - Central; Puslinch; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Wellington County seeks a qualified candidate to direct daily operations, handle staff consultations, and manage inspections for workplace safety. Ideal applicants must hold relevant safety certifications and be proficient with office software. This role requires strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in workplace inspection and investigation.
• Ability to administer staff consultation and grievance procedures.
• Experience in recruiting and hiring staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer staff consultation procedures.
• Direct daily operations of the trucking company.
• Train staff and establish safety policies.
• Manage contracts and oversee report preparations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Judgement

Organized

Accountability

Ability to work independently

Education

First Aid Certificate

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Tools

MS Access

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Excel

MS Word

Tablet computer

Dispatch management service software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Trucking company

Responsibilities

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Direct and control daily operations
• Direct staff
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Train staff
• 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
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Recruit and hire staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

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

Experience and specialization

• MS Access
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Tablet computer
• Dispatch management service software

Type of inspection and investigation

• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Additional information

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Accountability