Full-time
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Job Apply : 3
Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 16 - GOB Pay Scale 16 Per Year
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Senior Management
Job Category
Employment
Minimum Experience
3 Year
Degree Title
Industrial Relations Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field.
Overview
Department :
Labour department
Sub Category :
Labour officer
Job Type :
Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
1. SUPERVISES the District Labour Offices, ensuring the effective administration and delivery of labour services, including the timely processing of temporary employment permits, thorough inspections of establishments, and staff responsiveness to labour related complaints, for the purpose of ensuring the department's mandates are adhered to.
2. RENDERS technical advice to employers, workers, trade unions, and employers' organizations on topics surrounding labour legislation, including the most effective means of complying with labour regulations/policies for the purpose of promoting industrial harmony.
3. RECEIVES and investigates all types of complaints made by employers, workers, or trade unions concerning any business, trade, occupation, or employment matters with a view to their settlement.
4. CONDUCTS inspections on all types of institutions where labour is employed, including private, public, and non-profit organizations, and monitors the workplace environment to ensure institutional compliance with labour legislation as it relates to the provision of healthy and safe working conditions, equal opportunities, reasonable working hours, etc.
5. DETECTS, collects information, and reports instances of child labour, including those outlined in the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 and the Worst Forms of Child Labour Conventions, 1999 which includes but is not limited to the sale and trafficking of children, forced of compulsory recruitment of children for use in armed conflict, and work which by nature is likely to harm the health, safety, or morals of children.
6. CONDUCTS workplace accident investigations and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections in accordance with the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 155, including interviewing witnesses, determining whether preventative measures were in place, and the overall collection of evidence for the purpose of effectively assessing the situation.
7. VETS Temporary Employment Permit Applications, ensuring supporting documents attached are valid and complete.
8. PROMOTES active programs for systematic and regular labour (social) and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) inspections at all places of employment.
9. COLLECTS and analyses data on industrial accidents, wage rates, employment conditions, industrial disputes, strikes, and lockouts, for the purpose of advancing policy and program formulation geared towards maintaining a competent and productive labour force.
10. CONDUCTS labour education sessions through forums, radio and television programs, workshops, and at private, public, and non-profit organizations for informing senior management, workers, and the general public, as applicable, in the most effective means of complying with labour legislation, including discussing labour-relations best practices, the rights of employees and employers, conflict resolution techniques, and notifying on any changes in employment laws.
11. PREPARES and submits weekly/monthly itineraries/reports to Supervisor for review, ensuring reports are in an easy-to-read format, within the agreed template, and that all activities engaged in are accurately described.
Reporting Responsibility :
i. First Reporting Officer: Senior Labour Officer ii. Second Reporting Officer: Deputy Labour Commissioner
Accountable for :
Employment Officer. Secretary. Cleaner
Employment Type :
Permanent Establish
Required Travel :
Required
Comments :
Other Requirements:
Application Package should contain:
i. Letter of application
ii. Police Record
iii. Copy of valid Social Security Card
iv. Resume
v. Two (2) Letter of Recommendation
vi. Degrees or Certificates
Interested persons in possession of the required qualification and who have the aptitude for the posts are requested to submit a complete application package through the Job Search and Employment Application Website https://www.jobs.publicservice.gov.bz/ or directly at https://jobs.publicservice.gov.bz/ no later than Friday July 10, 2026.
Vacancy Circular :
ADDEDU~1.PDF
Posted :
2026-06-23
Requirements
Minimum Education :
Bachelors Degree
Managerial Level :
Senior Management
Status
No of Jobs :
1
Start Publishing :
2026-06-24
Stop Publishing :
2026-07-10
Basic Purpose of Position
Responsible for supporting the Belize Labour Department in the enforcement and upholding of labour legislation nationally, by addressing, investigating, and resolving employment-related complaints, conducting inspections, and supervising the District Labour Office(s), with a view to ensuring that establishments where labour is employed functions effectively and efficiently and in accordance with established labour regulations and policies.
Conditions of Service
Conditions of service will be in accordance with the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.
2. Special Work Conditions:
May be required to work outside normal working hours, including weekends. Required to travel to conduct inspections. Subject to transfer to another workstation.
Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Relations Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field.
Plus
At least a minimum of three 3 years in related field.
Competencies/Skills
Possesses in-depth knowledge of labour legislation. labour administration. and the history and practices of trade unions and industrial relation issues nationally and regionally.
Basic knowledge in the preparation and prosecution of court cases. Has strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Demonstrates a high level of integrity. professionalism. and initiative.
Possesses strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver professional presentations to an audience.
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Application ends in 2026-07-10
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