Internal Position No.: 
105 of 2015

ROLE SUMMARY

The successful applicant to assist with the management of the Department’s daily operations and administrative functions within the labour protection unit to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Department through the management of the daily operations of the unit.
  2. Assist with processing paperwork, gathering information and verifying data.
  3. Conducts announced and unannounced inspections of places of employ to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  4. Assess working conditions in accordance with established guidelines to ensure compliance.
  5. Interview employers, supervisors, and employees to obtain facts about worksite practices, accidents or incidents.
  6. Observe employees at work to determine compliance with safety standards and guidelines.
  7. Direct suspension of work activity or closure of worksites that are not in compliance with established laws and regulations.
  8. Investigates accidents and health-related complaints to identify causes or to determine how best to mitigate such accidents and ensure compliance with established laws and regulations.
  9. Conduct educational and informational sessions and stakeholder meetings on new safety orders, laws, regulations, processes, resources (safety gears etc.), and best practices.
  10. Discuss reason(s) for inspections and penalty-rating system with employers.
  11. Review log of accident and incident reports to assess employer’s attitude toward compliance with established laws and regulations.
  12. Advise on safety testing results, inspection results, and occupational safety and health standards.
  13. Interpret applicable laws and regulations to advise employers to ensure compliance.
  14. Prepare correspondences and annual and monthly reports to ensure accurate dissemination of information.
  15. Maintain records relevant to the unit and also keep data up to date so that complete records are available for reference.
  16. Confer with the Labour Commissioner on health and safety matters, including non-compliant employers, worksite closures, worksite accidents and injuries and other related issues.
  17. Testify in legal proceedings as necessary.
  18. Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations, Human Resources Management or related field
  • Five (5) years related experience; Three (3) to five (5) years supervisory management experience
  • Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and policies
  • Expert knowledge of local and regional health and safety conventions
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Expert investigative and reporting skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
  • Ability to work well under pressure
Closing Date: 
Monday, 12 October 2015
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