Health & Safety Officer

Holland Code:

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Working safely may get old, but so do those who practice it.

Anonymous

In A Nutshell

I am responsible for making sure that the work done in our company is done in a way that keeps employees safe.

I run meetings with staff to keep everyone on the same page about safety expectations and protocols.

I check out work sites and try to figure out if there are any unsafe conditions that can be fixed.

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Potential Salary Range

$42,000 - 95,000 Annually

Which provinces would this job be in?

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland & Labrador

Nova Scotia

Ontario

PEI

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskwatchewan

My workplace is busy, challenging and results-oriented! I work both in the office and on the job site. When I’m in the office, I’m making presentations or meeting with management about company policies. When I’m on the job site, it's lively and exciting - and that’s where it’s really important for me to focus on finding safety issues.

Workplace

Indoor / Outdoor

Job Requirements & Duties

Inspect the sanitary conditions of the company
Measure physical, biological, and chemical workplace hazards, and complete hazard assessments
Investigate health and safety related complaints and workplace accidents to figure out why it happened and how to prevent it in the future
Develop and monitor health and safety programs and strategies
Be trained in WHMIS and have a good understanding of it
Run training programs with employers and employees on issues of workplace health and safety
Review health and safety policies and procedures, and refresh them as needed

Education & Training

A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a discipline such as food science, environmental studies, chemistry, or health and safety is required.
In this position, you will need to get your Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, and potentially also become a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO). These professional designations mean you have the knowledge, skills, and authority to practice health and safety.

Job Outlook

The outlook for this job is considered to be fair to good; there will be about the same number of job openings are there are people to fill them.

Related School Subjects

Social Studies

Health Education

Career Education

What words come to mind when thinking about this career?

Safety WHMIS Health

Important Skills

Leadership

Once I’ve designed a landscape, I have a team of workers that I manage to do the construction; I make sure I’m clear and motivating with my leadership so that the work is high quality and done quickly.

Analytical Thinking

I’m always using reasoning and logic to figure out what is making an animal sick.

Verbal Communication

Digital agriculture can be a confusing topic, even for those working in the agriculture industry! I need to ensure I explain the latest trends and recommendations in a way they can understand to make informed decisions.

Decision Making

There are lots of different ways I could help and treat an animal. I have to decide which treatment I think will be the most successful while under pressure and in a timely manner.

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Helps Others

Opportunity to Travel

Has Business Perks

Regular Hours

Routine Work

References

Occupational Health and Safety Officer in Canada. (2020).

Occupational Health and Safety Officer. (2020).

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