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occupational health officer
Posted on August 19, 2024 by Employer details LEAD DISABILITY INCLUSIVE SOCIETY BC
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Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Associations and non profit organizations. Budgetary responsibility: 0 - $100,000. Tasks: Review HR directives to assure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations . Establish and implement policies and procedures. Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards. Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses. Develop and implement health and safety plans. Respond to employee questions and complaints. Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury. Suggest changes to work processes based on physical and ergonomics stresses in the workplace. Assess clients' cognitive, social and emotional barriers to establish adaptation goals. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Occupational Health and Safety Certificate. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Outlook. MS Windows. Type of inspection and investigation: Sanitary conditions. Medical devices. Workplace. Work related accidents. Area of work experience: Clinical and diagnostic health. Medical specialization: Clinical investigation. Area of specialization: Business process management. Facility management. Accessibility testing. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large caseload. Ability to distinguish between colours. Large workload. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Accountability. Screening questions: Are you currently a student?. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. What is your current field of study?. What is your current level of study?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.). Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.). Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities . Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities . Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities. Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities . Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Support for youths: Participates in- LocationSurrey, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$28.00 to $31.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3047216
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Associations and non profit organizations
Budgetary responsibility
- 0 - $100,000
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Review HR directives to assure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
- Establish and implement policies and procedures
- Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
- Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
- Develop and implement health and safety plans
- Respond to employee questions and complaints
- Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
- Suggest changes to work processes based on physical and ergonomics stresses in the workplace
- Assess clients’ cognitive, social and emotional barriers to establish adaptation goals
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Outlook
- MS Windows
Type of inspection and investigation
- Sanitary conditions
- Medical devices
- Workplace
- Work related accidents
Area of work experience
- Clinical and diagnostic health
Medical specialization
- Clinical investigation
Area of specialization
- Business process management
- Facility management
- Accessibility testing
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large caseload
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Large workload
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Accountability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Employment groups Help - Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
- Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
- Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2024-09-18
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