Health and safety officer

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Train, direct and motivate staff
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Collect samples of materials for analysis
• 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
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Occupational health and safety

Supervision

• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people

Experience and specialization

Type of inspection and investigation

• Workplace

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player