Health & Safety Officer - Jobs in Saint John region

Job Description

Health and Safety Officer Required In The Campbellton to Miramichi Area Of New Brunswick Improving health and safety in the province and preventing workplace injuries – be part of the solution The team at WorkSafeNB is passionate about promoting health and safety in New Brunswick workplaces. We strive to make New Brunswick the safest place to work. However, injuries do occur, and when they do, we are committed to providing caring recovery and return to work services, benefits, and compensation to injured workers and their families. Our strategic focus is on People, Prevention, and Integrity. We strive to create an exceptional experience for our people and our clients; prevent injury and disability and maintain the integrity and sustainability of the system for generations to come. WorkSafeNB is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to fill a vacancy in the areas from Campbellton to Miramichi. Reporting to the Manager, Compliance Services, you promote safe and healthy work environments across the province through educating employers and employees on their rights and responsibilities. Your key areas of responsibility: • Promote safe and healthy workplaces across the province through conducting workplace inspections and enforcing the New Brunswick Occupational Healthamp; Safety (OHS) Act and its Regulations. • Required to be on call, and first on scene, to investigate incidents, complaints, and work refusals. • Provide expertise, consultation and assistance to clients, Prevention Team, other members of WorkSafeNB as well as internal and external technical committees. You also embrace the following competencies: • Client-focused Service • Adaptability • Teamwork and Collaboration • Ensuring Accountability • Analytical Thinking • Attention to Detail • Emotional Intelligence / Self-awareness • Enforcement • Note Taking and Report Writing • Consulting and Advising You, as a successful candidate, possess: • University degree, or post-secondary diploma, in a relevant discipline. • Must have three years of relevant work experience in a technical speciality including experience with health and safety related work. • Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of health and safety issues and principles. • CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) or CHSC (Certified Health and Safety Consultant) certification is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. You will be required to have a valid driver license and required to use your own vehicle. Travel expenses are reimbursed as per our expense directive. Written and spoken competency in English and French is required. Pay Scale $72,568.60 to $85,374.16 WorkSafeNB offers a competitive annual salary with excellent benefits, including: • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance and LTD insurance) • New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan • Competitive vacation and leave entitlements • Enhanced opportunities for professional learning and development. • Ability to travel to, and work in, required areas in New Brunswick If you are interested in an exciting and rewarding career with WorkSafeNB, please apply online at www.worksafenb.ca by July 27, 2023. We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. For more information about WorkSafeNB, or this and other employment opportunities, please visit our website at worksafenb.ca.