health and safety officer
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Education: Bachelor's degree. Work site environment: Outdoors. Work setting: Office. Construction. Transportation, communication and utilities. Willing to relocate. Manufacturing and industrial plant. Oilfield construction industry. Shipping company or agency. Tasks: Assign projects to subordinates and staff related to work safety, environmental safety and accident prevention.. Direct and control daily operations . Evaluate daily operations . Investigate outbreaks of diseases and food poisoning. Motivate staff. Plan and organize 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. Conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment. Establish and implement policies and procedures. Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals or products. Oversee the classification and rating of occupations. Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards. Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses. Manage contracts. Initiate enforcement procedures to fine or close an establishment. Manage training and development strategies. Oversee the analysis of employee data and information. 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. Coaching. Conduct performance reviews. Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury. Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials. Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization. Supervision: More than 20 people. Working groups. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Radiation safety officer (RSO-1). First Aid Certificate. National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) program. Occupational Health and Safety Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Access. MS Outlook. MS Windows. MS Excel. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. Tablet computer. Electronic mail. Type of inspection and investigation: Pollution monitoring programs. Radiation emissions. Medical devices. Hazardous products handling and storage. Workplace. Work related accidents. Area of work experience: Construction site. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Area of specialization: Corporate social responsibility. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. 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. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Ear plugs. Mask. Cellular phone. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Accountability. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).