safety officer

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

Job summary

A government entity in Wellington County, Puslinch, is seeking a supervisor to oversee daily operations in a trucking company. The ideal candidate will manage staff, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and conduct performance reviews. Candidates are required to possess relevant certifications and must be able to work independently. This position is on-site with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role is an asset.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate required.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures.
• Direct and control daily operations.
• Evaluate daily operations and plan them.
• Train staff and establish policies.
• Inspect workplaces for hazards.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Judgement

Organized

Accountability

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Access

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Excel

MS Word

Tablet computer

Dispatch management service software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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