Safety and Legal Compliance Officer
BruntWork · EMEA
- Remote
- Contract
- $70,000 / year
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Job highlights
- Develop and maintain compliance framework across multiple jurisdictions.
- Ensure adherence to safety and labor regulations.
- Update employee handbook and monitor regulatory changes.
- Coordinate compliance training and provide HR support.
- Conduct policy audits and identify compliance gaps.
About the role
Job Overview
Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Safety and Legal Compliance Officer to lead the development and maintenance of a robust compliance framework. This role is critical for ensuring that the organization adheres to all occupational health, safety, and labor regulations across multiple jurisdictions, including Nova Scotia, Quebec, California, and Washington State. The successful candidate will transition from an initial focus on policy creation to ongoing maintenance and general HR administrative support.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ADT, with a 30-minute paid break (40 hours per week)
Responsibilities
- Policy Development: Develop and implement workplace safety and legal compliance policies across multiple jurisdictions (Nova Scotia, Quebec, California, and Washington State).
- Handbook Maintenance: Maintain and update the employee handbook to reflect current laws and organizational standards.
- Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor changes in local, provincial, and state labor and safety regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Training Coordination: Coordinate and oversee compliance-related training for staff across all operating locations.
- HR Support: Support general HR administrative tasks as compliance workload stabilizes, including onboarding and documentation.
- Audit & Gap Analysis: Conduct regular audits of existing policies to identify and address compliance gaps.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and employment law across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience creating, drafting, and maintaining workplace compliance policies and procedures.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in legal and regulatory documentation.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into clear, actionable policies.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across different regulatory environments.
- Familiarity with HR best practices and general administrative support functions.
Scope
- Multi-jurisdictional compliance coverage across Canadian provinces and U.S. states.
- Integration into the client's Microsoft Office 365 environment and existing workflows.
- Initial focus on building out a complete compliance framework, transitioning to ongoing maintenance and broader HR duties.
- Collaboration with internal stakeholders including leadership and HR team members.
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
Key Skills/Competency
- Safety Compliance
- Legal Compliance
- Policy Development
- Regulatory Monitoring
- Employment Law
- Occupational Health
- HR Administration
- Auditing
- Risk Management
- Cross-jurisdictional Expertise
Skills & topics
- Safety Officer
- Legal Compliance
- Compliance Officer
- Workplace Safety
- Labor Law
- Employment Law
- Policy Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- HR Compliance
- Remote Work
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with multi-jurisdictional safety and labor laws.
- Showcase policy development skills: Emphasize your ability to create clear, actionable compliance documents.
- Demonstrate attention to detail: Provide examples of your accuracy in legal and regulatory work.
- Prepare for assessment: Complete all application steps, including technical checks and voice recordings.
Technical preparation
Review OHS and labor laws for specified regions.,Familiarize yourself with Microsoft Office 365 tools.,Practice drafting clear policy language.,Prepare examples of compliance audits.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you handled complex compliance issues.,How do you ensure accuracy in detailed documentation?,How do you prioritize tasks across different regulations?,Explain your experience translating complex laws.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key jurisdictions for this Safety and Legal Compliance Officer role at BruntWork?
- This role requires knowledge of safety and labor regulations in Nova Scotia, Quebec, California, and Washington State. Strong understanding of compliance across these specific regions is essential for success.
- What is the work arrangement for the Safety and Legal Compliance Officer position?
- This is a permanent work-from-home position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work remotely full-time.
- How is the hourly pay rate determined for this role at BruntWork?
- The hourly pay rate is determined based on your performance throughout the application process, including assessments, technical checks, and voice recordings. Submissions that fulfill all requirements receive priority.
- What are the primary responsibilities of the Safety and Legal Compliance Officer?
- The primary responsibilities include developing and implementing compliance policies, maintaining the employee handbook, monitoring regulatory changes, coordinating training, and providing HR administrative support. Initial focus is on building the compliance framework.
- What qualifications are essential for the Safety and Legal Compliance Officer role?
- Essential qualifications include strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and employment law across multiple jurisdictions, experience in policy creation, high attention to detail, and excellent written communication skills.
- Does BruntWork offer any perks for independent contractors in this role?
- Yes, BruntWork offers several perks for independent contractors, including permanent work from home, immediate hiring, and health insurance coverage for eligible locations.
- What is the schedule for the Safety and Legal Compliance Officer?
- The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ADT, with a 30-minute paid break, totaling 40 hours per week.