Occupational Health And Safety Coordinator

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals or products
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Manage training and development strategies
• 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
• Coaching
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Type of inspection and investigation

• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Large workload
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

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
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)