Occupational Health and Safety

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
As an Occupational Health and Safety professional, you will protect the physical and mental well-being of people in the workplace and drive, implement and manage health and safety initiatives to prevent work-related accidents, injuries and fatalities. Your responsibilities typically include identifying risks and hazards, creating health and safety plans and delivering training programs, investigating complaints, accidents and injuries, dealing with the Worker?s Compensation Board and disability claims, conducting ongoing inspections, and developing strategies to continuously improve workplace health and safety in a variety of environments. You are a collaborative team player and work alongside all levels of staff and management to ensure all are compliant with laws and regulations and your role contributes to the fundamental success of any organization.
The Occupational Health and Safety Diploma program is approved by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).
Whether new to Canada and looking to expand your experience, trained in healthcare and wanting to specialize, or wanting a new profession and fascinated by where this diploma can take your future, this program is second-to-none.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Private and Government Organizations
Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations
Schools
Manufacturing Plants
Factories
Public Facilities
Restaurants
Hotels
Insurance Companies
Possible job titles:
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officer, Advisor or Manager
Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator
Environmental Director
Security Director
Health and Safety Consultation
Workplace Wellness Coordinator or Manager
Disability Case Manager
Wellness Advisor
Policy or Program Manager
* Note: Possible job titles may vary depending on previous experience
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or the equivalent, or if 18 years of age or over, you may apply as a mature student and write an entrance exam (Wonderlic).
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