Safety Officer Job

Job Position: Safety Officer
Location: Edmonton, AB
Salary: 41.00/hour
Hours: 30-34 hours per week
Overtime: 61.50/hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 1

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Bachelor's degree
Occupational health and industrial hygiene

Experience
5 years or more

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

Work setting
Urban area
Manufacturing and industrial plant
Manufacture
Private sector
Budgetary responsibility
$100,001 - $500,000
Responsibilities
Tasks
Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
Direct and control daily operations
Evaluate daily operations
Motivate staff
Plan and control budget and expenditures
Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
Review HR directives to assure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
Train staff
Establish and implement policies and procedures
Collect samples of materials for analysis
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
Initiate enforcement procedures to fine or close an establishment
Manage training and development strategies
Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
Develop and implement health and safety plans
Oversee the preparation of reports
Respond to employee questions and complaints
Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
Supervision
11-15 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000, 9001 quality management certified
First Aid Certificate
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
MS Outlook
MS Windows
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Word
Electronic mail
Type of inspection and investigation
Pollution monitoring programs
Chemical containment
Hazardous products handling and storage
Workplace
Work related accidents
Specialization or experience
Employee engagement
Area of specialization
Business process management
Facility management
Additional information
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
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Sitting
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots

By email
[email protected]