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Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Office
• Urban area
• Construction
• Various locations
• Transportation, communication and utilities
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• 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 contracts
• 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
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Conduct performance reviews
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Committees

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000, 9001 quality management certified
• First Aid Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Type of inspection and investigation

• Sanitary conditions
• Pollution monitoring programs
• Chemical containment
• 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
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Large workload
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program