safety officer

Government of Canada - Western; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Surrey is seeking an experienced safety inspector responsible for managing health and safety plans, training strategies, and investigating workplace accidents. Candidates should have a college education and relevant experience in facility management. The position requires on-site work with no remote option, offering benefits like free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge in facility management and health and safety standards.
• Ability to handle hazardous products.

Responsibilities

• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards.
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses.
• Manage training and development strategies.
• Develop and implement health and safety plans.

Skills

Inspecting workplaces for safety or health hazards

Investigating workplace accidents or illnesses

Managing training and development strategies

Overseeing development of communication strategies

Developing health and safety plans

Following health and safety regulations

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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

• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Manage training and development strategies
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Conduct performance reviews
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Accounting software

Type of inspection and investigation

• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Area of specialization

• Facility management

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available