YMCA BC

New Westminster, BC

YMCA BC

New Westminster, BC

occupational safety specialist

New Westminster, BC (view on map)

Posted 17 hours ago

Job Description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:
Education
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Work setting
• Office
Budgetary responsibility
• 0 - $100,000
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 workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• 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
• Provide information to workers and managers/employers on methods to reduce the risk of injury or illness
• MS Office
• Identify and advise on anticipated natural risks
Supervision
• Working groups
• Committees
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
• First Aid Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Database software
Industrial processes and biological studies
• Industrial health and safety
Type of inspection and investigation
• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Workplace
• Work related accidents
Security and safety
• Criminal record check
• Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accountability
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Experience
• 3 years to less than 5 years
Workplace information
• Hybrid
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
Long term benefits
• Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance