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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an Occupational Health and Safety Technician to help maintain a safe, compliant, and healthy working environment across our operations. This role is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of occupational health and safety procedures, ensuring that employees, contractors, and visitors follow established safety standards and legal requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and unsafe conditions through education, inspection, and continuous improvement.
The Occupational Health and Safety Technician will conduct routine site inspections, identify hazards, document findings, and assist in recommending corrective and preventive actions. This position plays an important role in promoting a strong safety culture by helping teams understand policies, use protective equipment correctly, and follow emergency procedures. The technician will also support incident reporting and investigations, maintain safety records, and help ensure that all required documentation is accurate, current, and accessible.
In this role, you will collaborate with supervisors, employees, human resources, maintenance teams, and external regulatory bodies when needed. You will assist in organizing safety training sessions, toolbox talks, drills, and awareness campaigns designed to improve compliance and reduce operational risk. You may also help monitor workplace conditions such as noise, ergonomics, chemical handling, fire safety, machine guarding, and environmental health factors depending on the industry and work setting.
A successful candidate understands relevant occupational safety regulations and can apply them in practical workplace situations. Strong observation, communication, and organizational skills are essential, as this role requires balancing field inspections, administrative reporting, and employee support. You should be comfortable analyzing incidents, tracking safety metrics, and contributing ideas that improve procedures and reduce hazards over time.
This position is well suited for someone who values structure, accountability, and employee well-being. The Occupational Health and Safety Technician serves as a key support function in protecting people, property, and business continuity. By identifying risks early, reinforcing safe work practices, and helping maintain regulatory compliance, you will contribute directly to a safer and more productive workplace. If you are passionate about workplace safety and want to make a measurable impact through prevention, education, and compliance support, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Document unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist with incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.
- Maintain safety records, logs, permits, and compliance documentation.
- Support employee safety training, drills, and awareness programs.
- Monitor use of personal protective equipment and safe work practices.
- Help ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with supervisors to improve workplace safety procedures.
Requirements
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- Knowledge of workplace safety regulations, standards, and reporting practices.
- Experience conducting inspections, audits, or safety observations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prepare reports and maintain accurate documentation.
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with standard office software and recordkeeping systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in occupational health and safety roles?
- How do you identify and prioritize workplace hazards?
- Have you participated in incident investigations? Please describe your role.
- What safety regulations or standards are you most familiar with?
- How do you encourage employees to follow safety procedures?
- Can you describe a time you helped reduce a workplace risk?
- What tools or systems have you used for safety reporting and documentation?
- Are you comfortable conducting inspections in operational or industrial environments?
