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ONE OUT OF EVERY17 CANADIAN WORKERS

EARNS A LIVING

IN CONSTRUCTION

Health and Safety Representatives help develop, maintain and implement first class health and

safety policies, ensuring they are constantly updated and current with legislation. They ensure

implementation of all current health and safety legislation, helping to develop and review

procedures and policies.

SALARY: $36,400 to $80,000

• Good communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills

• Ability to present and conduct training

• Work independently and take on responsibilities ensuring issues are resolved

• A thorough working knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation

• A diploma in Occupation Health and Safety or related discipline at a community college

• A member of the Certified Registered Safety Professional

EDUCATION:

DESCRIPTION:

• Carry out Health and Safety audits and inspections required to cover all work activities

• Conduct basic training courses on site following the agreed procedures and formats

• Undertake site monitoring and assessment of documents

• Investigate accidents as required

• Maintain an up to date knowledge of new legislation on Health and Safety Matters

Duties:

SKILLs:

HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE

OVER THE NEXT 2 DECADES40% OF NEW JOBSWILL BE IN SKILLEDTRADES AND TECHNOLOGIES

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, workplaces must prepare and review at least annually a written occupational health

nd safety policy and maintain a program to implement that policy. This certificate program is designed to assist participants in

ulfilling this legal requirement by providing guidelines and assistance in defining health and safety objectives and developing polic

nd procedures. Therefore, the program will interest individuals with responsibility for health and safety, (e.g. Supervisors, Safety

Co-coordinators, Occupational Health Nurses, Joint Health and Safety Committees members, etc.) who require broader legal and

echnical knowledge to function effectively in their occupation.

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

CONFEDERATION COLLEGE - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

CONESTOGA COLLEGE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

DURHAM COLLEGE - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

HUMBER COLLEGE - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

MOHAWK COLLEGE - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

NIAGARA COLLEGE - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

RYERSON UNIVERSITY - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

SAULT COLLEGE - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

WHERE TO GET TRAINED:

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HE FOLLOWING ARE 3 SIMPLE WAYS OF GETTING STARTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY:

You can begin by applying for a job directly in the Civil Construction Industry. Once you begin working with a Construction Companyor Contractor you will quickly gain the necessary skills needed to advance yourself through in-house, work-as-you-learn training.

You can enrol in a University, Community College or a Private Technical School to study and prepare yourself for a Career in CivilConstruction. All of this information may be found through our website.

You can get started through an apprenticeship program by combining on the job training with technical in-class training gainingexperience and increased responsibility. You can work in the industry, get paid and work towards earning credits.

GETTING STARTED

F YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLEASE CONTACT:

NTARIO CIVIL CONSTRUCTIONAREERS INSTITUTE

045 ORBITOR DRIVENIT 12, SUITE 300

ISSISSAUGANTARIO

E . jessica@occci.caW. www.occci.ca