Health and Safety Officer

POSTING #  25-10-001

POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME

The Health and Safety Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, administering, communicating, promoting, and evaluating health and safety policies, procedures, and programs for the Manitoba Métis Federation, Regional Offices, and applicable Affiliates.

Job Duties/Competencies:

• Develop, lead, organize, manage, maintain, and administer the Health and Safety Program as well as the Health and Safety Committee;
• Assist in the identification, development and provision of appropriate health and safety related information, instruction, and training;
• Identify safety training requirements, make recommendations to the Committee and schedule the training as approved and required;
• Relay required safety information to all new hires through Orientation sessions and when required;
• Complete internal audits as required;
• Complete hazard assessments of all job functions.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Health & Safety or related field is an asset;
• A minimum of five (5) years’ combined experience in the fields of Workplace Health and Safety, Program Development, and Training;
• Strong working knowledge of relevant OH&S regulations;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook;
• Proven track record of promoting safety on job sites;
• Experience producing reports and writing health and safety policies;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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