Health and Safety Officer
WESTMAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP (Westman) is seeking applications from energetic, highly motivated individuals to become part of our growing team!
Westman is an industry-leading communications provider based in Brandon MB, offering residential and commercial High-Speed Internet, Digital TV, and Phone services in communities across Manitoba. Established in 1977, as a locally owned and operated cooperative, Westman is dedicated to delivering competitive and innovative services, providing an exceptional member experience, and supporting the communities we serve.
What we have to offer:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive group benefits plan (extended health; life; dental; vision; GRRSP; and health and wellness).
- Various Learning and Development initiatives, and opportunities to grow within our team!
- Opportunity to participate in company events and activities and enjoy our company perks!
- Enhance and develop health and safety programs, including standard operating procedures, policies and training to mitigate risk, and optimize team members’ health and safety.
- Foster a positive health and safety culture and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.
- Ensure that health and safety policies, procedures, and manuals are compliant with relevant regulations and standards.
- Conduct risk assessments and inspections to identify potential hazards, risks, or any unsafe conditions.
- Lead and participate in workplace audits and investigations related to incidents/injuries, equipment, and work processes to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date health and safety records and reports related to incidents, inspections, training, and other relevant compliance documentation.
- Conduct safety meetings to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow-up assessments, when applicable.
- Stay current with new and emerging health and safety issues and developments and provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with any changes in legislation or regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
- Designation in Occupational Health and Safety, or related field is considered an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant health and safety experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines and their application to the workplace.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive) and web-based health and safety tools.
- High ethics with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- A valid First Aid/CPR Certificate and valid driver’s license.
Apply today to join our team at https://westmancom.com/careers and begin your exciting career journey with us!
As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to an inclusive and barrier free environment at Westman Communications Group and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point during recruitment process or would like to request this posting in an alternate format, please indicate by emailing hr@westmancom.com of the accommodation requirements. While we thank each applicant for their interest, only selected candidates will be contacted.
