Health and Safety Advisor, Construction and Maintenance

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

It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. You must clearly demonstrate by answering the online screening questions. You must clearly explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving concrete examples. Information on your described education and experience in the screening questions must be supported in your resume. The responses to the screening questions may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing

Duties

What is a construction/maintenance health and safety advisor?

Reporting to the regional health and safety manager, the incumbent must regularly monitor the Construction Health and Safety Program.

He or she must provide advice and assistance to the departmental representative regarding OHS aspects of construction projects, and in particular:
• participate in defining health and safety requirements that must be included in the contractual terms and conditions of tender documents;
• review the specific security plan for the construction site developed by the contractor following a risk evaluation to ensure that measures are provided to mitigate the risks identified;
• assist the departmental representative during the planning stage of each project to determine the best way to manage construction safety;
• liaise with federal, provincial and territorial administrations responsible for work to obtain written, accurate interpretations of federal, provincial and territorial laws related to safety on construction sites.

The incumbent must also conduct inspections of construction sites or site surveys to ensure the health and safety compliance of construction projects and maintenance work sites. The incumbent will sometimes have to climb ladders or scaffolding, and visit roofs and boiler rooms with exposure to confined spaces and to noise, dust, smoke, etc. He or she might have to wear personal protective equipment.

Work environment

A wide range of opportunities exist for individuals seeking new challenges in a highly dynamic work environment. Joining PSPC is advantageous for several reasons :

- Our Montréal offices are in the heart of the downtown core, so you’ll have easy access to public transport (subway, train station, bus).

Since January 2018, employees of Place Bonaventure have been working in an activity-based-work environment. What does this mean? There are various types of work stations suited to diverse tasks, meaning that you won’t have an assigned workspace.

Make your workplace your own!
- Reflection rooms
- Telephone booths
- Collaboration spaces with a TV screen
- Adjustable work stations
- Latest tools and tech
- WiFi everywhere
- And much more!

- You can take advantage of alternative working arrangements including telework, a compressed workweek, or a flexible schedule all while contributing to an organization dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its staff. In fact, PSPC is the first department to appoint a mental health Ombudsman.

- Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2018 for a second year in a row? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used through this process to staff similar positions with various tenure (term, indeterminate, acting) within the Public Services and Procurement Canada.

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:
Successful completion of a post-secondary certification program in Occupational Health and Safety or a combination of education, training and/or experience related to construction or maintenance safety.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Recent* and significant** experience in :

-construction and/or maintenance safety in Canada.

-providing advice and guidance to management, trades and/or workers.

-development and delivery of presentations, health and safety training programs, and information sessions.

-applying, implementing and monitoring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations, policies and procedures related to construction sites and/or maintenance activities.

-planning, organizing and oversight of investigations into accident causations, hazard identification and assessment, and worksite inspections.

-working on multi-disciplinary project teams, developing partnerships with internal or external stakeholders, other organizations and/or regulatory agencies

*Recent is defined as having used this skill within the last 5 years.

**Significant means experience that would normally be acquired by a person in a position where the performance of these duties are a core function over a period of at least 5 years.

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

Education:

Certification or eligibility for certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional or equivalency.

Degree equivalency

Certification:

-Certification in a construction and/or maintenance compulsory or voluntary trade, such as the certificate of competency awarded by the Association paritaire pour la santé et la sécurité du travail du secteur de la construction (ASP) for the Health and Safety on Construction Sites course.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge :

-Knowledge of Quebec provincial construction and industrial safety legislation.

-Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code Part II and Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Abilities:

- Ability to analyze and evaluate documentation related to construction, maintenance safety or occupational health and safety.

-Ability to assess, develop and deliver training or awareness sessions.

-Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and tight deadlines.

-Ability to communicate effectively orally.

-Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Competencies :

-Client Service : Level 1 (http://intranet.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/rh-hr/carriere-career/competences-competencies/scniv-cslev-comp-eng.html)
-To show autonomy and be able to take initiatives when necessary
-Judgment in its decisions
-Demonstrating integrity and respect
-Effective interpersonal relationships

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

Experience :

Experience working in the Federal federal Public public Service service in a field related to the position.

Experience working in construction and/or maintenance safety in Quebec

Conditions of employment

Required Conditions of Employment :
Security clearance (required for the position)
Be willing and able to travel in accordance with the position requirements

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

An interview will be administered

A written examination will be administered

Reference checks will be sought

It may be that we have to use volume management approach as a random selection or top-down and at a cut-off score to determine who moves forward to the next stage of the assessment process

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via e-mail. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.