Occupational health and safety supervisor

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.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Budgetary responsibility

• $100,001 – $500,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assign projects to subordinates and staff related to work safety, environmental safety and accident prevention.
• Direct and control daily operations
• 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
• Conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals or products
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Manage training and development strategies
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Conduct performance reviews
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• 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

Type of inspection and investigation

• Sanitary conditions
• Pollution monitoring programs
• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Area of work experience

• Construction site

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
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Ear plugs
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available