Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Update: Amended conditions of employment.

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Work environment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the Queen's Privy Council. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB enjoys a strong and credible reputation in Canada and around the world.

The TSB is a small organization with approximately 220 employees and 5 Board Members. The organization operates in a decentralized manner through 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of partially assessed candidates. Similar positions may be staffed through this process with various tenures, language profiles and/or requirements and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized university

Degree equivalency

Professional Certification:
- Health and safety professional certification or designation as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional and/or equivalent.

Experience:
- Recent and significant* experience in providing advice and guidance to management and staff with respect to the application and interpretation of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies and guidelines.
- Recent and significant* experience in leading and coordinating the development and implementation of an occupational health and safety program in an operational or technical environment (i.e. industrial work sites, laboratories and/or other highly hazardous environment).
- Experience managing a respiratory protection program
- Experience conducting worksite hazard assessments
- Experience in managing projects.

*Recent and significant is defined as a minimum of at least 2 years of experience in the last 7 years.

Note: Experience limited to OHS committee membership is not sufficient.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the typical hazards encountered at transportation accident sites

Abilities and Skills:
- Ability to analyze problems, identify options and implement solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and organize.
- Ability to deliver presentations.

Personal Suitability:
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Effective Interpersonal Skills
- Judgment

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Education:
- Successful completion of post-secondary education in the field of occupational health and safety.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience conducting audits and management reviews in the areas of occupational health and safety.
- Experience administering a respiratory protection program in accordance with CSA standard

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
- Membership in one of the following designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - 1. Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III)
2. Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada.
3. Agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to disagreable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions
4. Agree to respond and travel on short notice during and after normal working and on statutory holidays.
5. Agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air.
6. Willingness to undergo TSB required training

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

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.