Regional OHS Advisor

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff four (4) positions with various language requirements, security requirements and tenures (casual, secondment, assignment, term, and indeterminate). Candidates who are found qualified or partially-qualified may also be used to staff similar positions across Canada. Positions may be filled in Victoria, BC; Vancouver, BC; Sidney, BC; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Burlington, ON; Sarnia, ON; Quebec City, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth, NS; St. John’s, NL.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

E1. Recent* experience in developing health and safety policy instruments.
E2. Recent* and significant** experience in managing activities related to an occupational health and safety (OHS) program
E3. Recent* experience in developing or delivering training materials
E4. Recent* and significant** experience in providing OHS advice and guidance to managers, regional or workplace OHS committees or representatives***

*Recent experience is defined as within the last five (5) years.
**Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a range of related activities which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately one (1) year.
*** Note: Experience limited to participating to OHS committee meetings, as a member, will not be sufficient

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Diploma or Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Occupational Health and Safety or a Certificate, accreditation or Designation in safety management, such as the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Designation

Degree equivalency

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, English Essential

Information on language requirements

K1. Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code part II and other Canadian regulations governing OHS
K2. Knowledge of accident investigation and inspection protocols

AB1. Ability to communicate effectively orally
AB2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB3. Ability to effectively conduct presentations
AB4. Ability to provide advice and guidance based on the interpretation of policies and legislation related to OHS

P1. Problem solving
P2. Client service orientation
P3. Judgement
P4. Initiative
P5. Dependability

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.