Occupational health and safety (OHS) consultant
Eastern Construction Safety
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
- Occupational safety and health technology/technician
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Dangerous
Work setting
- Office
- Urban area
- Rural area
- Construction
- Transportation, communication and utilities
- Manufacturing and industrial plant
- Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
- Refinery
- Consulting firm
- General office
- Private sector
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Develop and implement health and safety plans
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Respond to employee questions and complaints
- Coaching
- Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
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 PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Electronic mail
Type of inspection and investigation
- Workplace
- Work related accidents
Area of work experience
- Construction site
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Accountability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available