Government of Canada - Central

health and safety advisor


Pay38.46 / hour
LocationKing/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40093644

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Bachelor's degree

      Experience

      5 years or more

      On the road job

      Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

      Work site environment

      • Outdoors
      • Dangerous

      Work setting

      • Office
      • Urban area
      • Rural area
      • Construction
      • Various locations
      • Remote location
      • Willing to relocate
      • Manufacturing and industrial plant
      • General office
      • Oilfield construction industry

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
      • Establish and implement policies and procedures
      • Collect samples of materials for analysis
      • Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals or products
      • 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 development of communication strategies
      • Develop and implement health and safety plans
      • Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
      • Oversee the preparation of reports
      • Respond to employee questions and complaints
      • Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
      • Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
      • Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
      • Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed

      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 Excel
      • MS PowerPoint
      • MS Word

      Type of inspection and investigation

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

      Area of work experience

      • Construction site

      Type of industry experience

      • Energy

      Additional information

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Ability to work independently
      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Tight deadlines
      • Attention to detail
      • Hand-eye co-ordination
      • Large caseload
      • Ability to distinguish between colours
      • Large workload
      • Sound discrimination
      • Sitting
      • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
      • Standing for extended periods

      Own tools/equipment

      • Steel-toed safety boots
      • Hard hat
      • Safety glasses/goggles
      • Gloves
      • Mask
      • Cellular phone

      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
      • Gasoline paid
      • Life insurance
      • Pension plan

      Long term benefits

      • Long-term care insurance

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Learning/training paid by employer
      • Team building opportunities
      • Transportation provided by employer
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