Occupational Safety Officer - Various Locations

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time, PermanentStart Date: As soon as possibleLanguage: EnglishMinimum Education: Bachelor's DegreePositions Available: 28NOC Group: Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (2263)NOC Job Title: Occupational Safety OfficerExpires in 59 daysExpires: 2020-12-04Posted: 2020-10-06Last Updated: 2020-10-06Job Location(s)6450 Roberts Street450Burnaby, British ColumbiaV5G 4E1, Canada#210 - 220 Brew StreetPort Moody, British ColumbiaV3H 0H6, Canada4514 Chatterton WayVictoria, British ColumbiaV8X 5H2, CanadaJob DescriptionAs an Occupational Safety Officer (OSO) you will have at least four to 6 + years of direct hands-on progressive industry experience, and have been involved in workplace health and safety in the following industries: Agriculture, Asbestos, Construction, Fishing, Forestry, Coastal Falling, Health Care, Industrial Construction, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Retail and Hospitality, Trades and Utilities, and Transportation and Warehousing.We have positions available in the following locations with specific focuses:

• Port Moody – Construction, Asbestos
• Richmond – Health Care, Manufacturing, Retail & Hospitality, Transportation & Warehousing, Trades & Utilities, and Wood Products
• Victoria – Construction, Health Care, Transportation & Warehousing, and Trades & Utilities
• Fort St. John – Forestry, Industrial Construction, Oil & Gas
• Prince George – Construction, Forestry, Industrial Construction, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Transportation & Warehousing, Trades & Utilities, and Wood Products
• Burnaby – Health Care, Manufacturing, Retail & Hospitality, Transportation & Warehousing, Trades & Utilities, and Wood Products
• Terrace – Forestry, Coastal Falling, Fishing, Manufacturing, Retail & Hospitality, Transportation & Warehousing, Trades & Utilities, and Wood Products

We'll be reviewing applications weekly — don't wait, apply today for roles scheduled to start_ January 18, 2021_. Please specify in your cover letter and/or application which location(s) you prefer.As an Occupational Safety Officer you will:Partner with workers and employers from various industries to reduce risk and keep workplaces healthy and safe through education, consultation and enforcement. You'll make a positive, tangible difference by:

• Inspecting workplaces to ensure that a safe work environment is being maintained and work procedures reflect effective accident prevention practices
• Ensuring that there are no potential health or safety hazards to workers, that workers and the employer have been apprised of their responsibilities, and that first aid services and equipment meet current criteria
• Writing orders to ensure compliance with the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Regulation
• Consulting with and educating employers, workers, and others on occupational health and safety matters
• Partnering with industry to ensure the success of safety initiatives
• Meet one of our Occupational Safety Officers to learn more about the job.

We're looking for people who can:

• Apply their knowledge of workplace industrial processes, equipment, and technology to make workplaces safer
• Use their interpersonal and communication skills to convey knowledge and gain compliance on complex health and safety issues and concerns within various work environments
• Use their critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate unique workplace health and safety issues and identify effective mitigations and controls
• Make and enforce timely decisions independently and objectively, using sound judgment and technical knowledge
• Handle high pressure, and sometimes tense situations and emergencies with a high level of professionalism
• Work variable hours, including Saturdays, be available for emergency call out after hours or weekends, and be willing to travel throughout the province
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.

Related Document(s)Occupational Safety.docxHow to ApplyExpiring: Dec 04, 2020