Support Services

Safety Officer

185 Despins Street | 450 River Road

1.0 FTE – full-time – currently 08:30-16:45-The Safety Officer will support, advise and educate Actionmarguerite management and staff on matters related to workplace safety and accident prevention. The position has the responsibility to actively engage with all Actionmarguerite sites to achieve and maintain Safe Work Certification status. The Safety Officer will develop and/or revise, monitor and implement the organization’s health and safety policies and standards; ensure Actionmarguerite is compliant with health and safety legislation; and work with all management and staff to reduce and prevent hazards, dangers and accidents. The person in this role has a keen understanding of our operational environment and uses this knowledge to ensure we have the right systems and processes in place for the health and safety of staff, visitors and volunteers but also of the workplace and the environment. The Safety Officer works to communicate and transfer this knowledge to all staff. The Safety Officer reports to the Training, Development and Safety Manager. This person will work closely with the leadership team and engage routinely and directly with staff members in all units and departments. The incumbent will provide services to all Actionmarguerite sites and applicable contracts. Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (i.e. utilizing personal, protective equipment as per safe work procedures). Notifies management or supervisor of all occurrences, injuries, illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers. or any others who enter the premises.