Occupational Health & Safety Officer

The OHS Officer is responsible for coordinating, supporting, and advising the staff on all aspects of occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
• Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Prepare healthcare training materials and generate reports.
• Perform laboratory analyses or physical inspections of samples.
• Inspect facilities to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies and ensure fire drills are done at least twice per year.
• Inspect facilities to ensure compliance to food safety and food defense requirements
• Conduct internal quality audits.

Education/Training & Experience

• First Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of work experience in related field
• Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Training in ISO, Internal Auditing and HACCP principles would be an asset

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques

• Analytical, Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• High degree of attention to detail
• High levels of Trust, Integrity, Flexibility and Dependability

Applicants who satisfy these requirements should submit applications with detailed resumes by May 31, 2024. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.