Safety Officer

Under the guidance of the Environment Health & Safety Manager, the incumbent will be a part of the Operations Team with responsibility to establish and maintain a culture of safety excellence while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Pan Jamaica Property Company Limited is a leader in the field of property management, bringing passion, innovation, and people together, to reshape the property ownership industry, delivering unparalleled experiences that surpass expectations on a global scale. We are seeking to recruit a proficient, diligent individual to join our team as: 

SAFETY OFFICER   

Under the guidance of the Environment Health, Safety & Security Manager, the incumbent will be a part of the Operations Team with responsibility to establish and maintain a culture of safety excellence while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.  He/She respond promptly to safety concerns raised by tenants and employees, providing guidance and support to effectively address these issues. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Plan, implement and document all preventative maintenance schedules to include  full function tests, fire extinguisher/hose, water management, indoor air quality and fire certification inspections).
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of safety budgets.
• Conduct and document all safety inductions for new team members and contractors on projects.
• Develop, implement and update all Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all work activities and conduct monthly toolbox talks to reinforce these procedures.
• Source and provide training for first aiders and safety warden personnel. Providing refresher and update training when necessary, and maintaining accurate records of same.
• Ensure all locations are staffed with adequate first aid supplies.
• Review and authorize as instructed those fire safety invoices for payment.
• Update the safety inventory, maintaining accurate monthly records.
• Review safety incidents, conduct investigations and provide a formal written report within 24 hours.
• Act as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Participate in regular staff development activities and develop new skills and competencies to meet the changing work needs.

Education/Work Experience/Skills & Abilities: 

• Graduate from a tertiary institution with a first degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Professional certification in National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) and Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSK) will be an asset.
• Knowledge of emergency response and crisis management
• Excellent interpersonal, listening & communication skills
• Proficient in Office Productivity software.
• Ability to influence, motivate and where necessary, manage tenant interface
• Knowledge of first-aid techniques
• Must have a valid Jamaican driver’s license

Suitably qualified candidates may submit their Application letter and Resume, as one PDF document, by Friday, February 28, 2025  

 We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who have been short-listed will be contacted.