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Health & Safety Officer

My job is hands-on and keeps me moving between the office and the field. I plan safety strategies, then visit farms, processing plants, and other agriculture sites to spot hazards and solve problems. I enjoy working with teams to protect people and make sure everything runs safely and smoothly.

Health & Safety Officer

Career Overview

  1. 1

    I help keep everyone safe by spotting dangers, creating clear safety rules, and making sure everyone follows them.

  2. 2

    I lead meetings with staff to make sure everyone understands safety expectations and knows how to stay protected.

  3. 3

    I inspect farms, processing plants, and other agriculture workplaces to find and fix unsafe conditions before accidents happen.

Potential Salary Range

$42,000 - $95,000 / Annually

Available Provinces

British Columbia British Columbia
Alberta Alberta
Manitoba Manitoba
New Brunswick New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia Nova Scotia
Ontario Ontario
Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island
Quebec Quebec
Saskatchewan Saskatchewan

Workplace Details

Indoor
Outdoor

Job Requirements & Duties

  • Inspect cleanliness and safety on farms, greenhouses, and processing plants to make sure work areas are safe
  • Measure and assess physical, biological, and chemical hazards that could harm workers
  • Investigate accidents and safety complaints to understand what happened and find ways to prevent it in the future
  • Develop, update, and monitor health and safety programs to protect everyone in the workplace
  • Be trained in WHMIS to safely identify and handle hazardous materials
  • Lead training sessions to teach employers and workers how to follow safety rules and stay protected
  • Review safety policies regularly and improve them when needed
  • Work closely with teams on site to spot potential risks and promote safe work habits

Education & Training

  • A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in food science, environmental studies, chemistry, health and safety, or a related field is required.
  • Obtaining the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification and sometimes the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certificate is required to show you have the skills and knowledge to work in health and safety in agriculture and related areas.

Important Skills

Leadership

I lead my team by clearly communicating safety rules and encouraging everyone to work carefully and efficiently.

Critical Thinking

I use critical thinking to identify hazards and investigate accidents, analyzing situations to determine causes and implement preventive measures.

Verbal Communication

I need to clearly explain safety ideas to all kinds of people, whether I’m speaking at a farm safety event, leading a workshop for workers, or talking with students about staying safe in agriculture.

Decision Making

I make quick and informed decisions when I notice unsafe conditions or respond to an accident. Taking action right away helps protect people, whether they are working on a farm, in a greenhouse, or in a food processing facility.