Labour Officer II, (Belmopan)
Full-time
Job View : 93
Job Apply : 2
Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 10 - GOB Pay Scale 10 Per Year
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Middle Management
Job Category
Employment
Minimum Experience
3 Year
Degree Title
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 Office, monitoring its day-to-day operation, smooth delivery of labour-related services, and staff responsiveness to public inquiries.
2. 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; forwards complex cases to Labour Officer I.
3. CONDUCTS inspections along with employment officers/inspectors on all 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, appropriate working hours, etc.
4. ASSISTS in promoting active programs for systematic and regular labour (social) and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) inspections at all places of employment.
5. SUPPORTS the conduct of 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 available, and the overall collection of evidence for the purpose of effectively assessing the situation.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. PROMOTES active programs for systematic and regular labour (social) and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) inspections at all places of employment.
9. PARTICIPATES in conducting labour education sessions at institutions, radio and television programs, workshops, press releases, etc., as assigned; prepares PowerPoint presentations, flyers, and similar.
10. ASSISTS with the compilation, preparation, and dissemination of written information through periodicals; ensures content is accurate and clear
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 :
1. i. First Reporting Officer: Senior Labour Officer ii. Second Reporting Officer: Deputy Labour Commissioner
Accountable for :
i. 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.
Posted :
2026-06-23
Requirements
Minimum Education :
Associate Degree
Managerial Level :
Middle Management
Status
No of Jobs :
1
Start Publishing :
2026-06-24
Stop Publishing :
2026-07-03
Basic Purpose of Position
Responsible for executing support and ancillary functions through the enforcement of labour legislation, assisting in investigating and resolving employment-related complaints, and conducting institutional inspections. The officer supports the delivery of labour services within the assigned District Office, ensuring the department's mandates are performed 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
Associate's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field.
Plus
At least a minimum of three 3 years in related field.
Competencies/Skills
Possesses a good understanding of labour legislation and labour administration. and basic knowledge of the history and practices of trade unions and industrial relation issues nationally.
Has good decision-making skills. with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Demonstrates a high level of integrity, professionalism, and initiative.
Able to communicate effectively.
Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel. Power Point).
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Application ends in 2026-07-03
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