Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

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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

Duties

In collaboration with management, unions and employees, implements and coordinates the departmental occupational health and safety program. The program aims to prevent accidents and occupational illnesses through: education; program evaluation and investigations; providing advice and making recommendations; manages and monitors injury/illness compensation/claim processes; and ensures compliance by implementing departmental policies and procedures tailored to ensure Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is in compliance with Federal Legislative Occupational Health and Safety, Regulations and administrative procedures.

Work environment

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2017? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

As an organization, PSPC strives to give all its employees opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels. For more information on PSPC's People Management Philosophy and Our Commitments please see the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/apropos-about/pe-pc-eng.html

We are dedicated to creating a positive and dynamic environment where employees with new ideas and fresh perspectives can make a difference and excel. You will have the opportunity to increase your experience and expertise, benefit from a healthy work-life balance and a positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

Are you looking for exciting challenges? You want to change things? Apply online today for an opportunity to join the Public Service of Canada.

Intent of the process

This opportunity of employment is a permanent need in Edmonton, Alberta. Please note that a pool of qualified candidates will be created and can be used to fill similar or identical positions with various tenure in PSPC. This pool may be used as well to fill a permanent position in Public Services and Procurement Canada in Vancouver, British-Colombia.

The pool could be used to offer acting appointments, assignment, secondment or deployment under exceptional circumstances in order to protect employee's indeterminate status.

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

A Secondary school diploma or employer approved alternative, such as an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to Occupational Health and Safety.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

1. Recent and significant experience* in administering occupational health and safety programs in a multi-disciplinary organization (eg, policies, procedures, action plans, audits)
2. Recent and significant experience* in carrying out inspections related to occupational health and safety in an operational workplace
3. Recent and significant experience* in providing advice and guidance to various stakeholders with respect to the occupational health and safety legislation, regulations and standards
4. Experience in delivering training sessions

*Recent and significant experience is defined as approximately three (3) years of experience in the last five (5) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

1. Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code Part II, Health and Safety Legislation Governing Federal Jurisdiction Workplaces and the Relevant Codes, Regulations and Standards.
2. Knowledge of occupational health and safety management systems.
3. Knowledge of the principles of prevention in occupational health and safety, including Accident Investigation Practices.
4. Knowledgeable in the Implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Program, including injury/illness compensation/claim processes.

COMPETENCIES

1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
2. Thinking things through
3. Working effectively with others
4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
5. Client Service competency: Level 1

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

1. Ability to analyze and interpret data, and make recommendations.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
3. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
4. Ability to work under minimal supervision.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Recognized Post-secondary degree, diploma and/or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

Degree equivalency

CERTIFICATION

Health and Safety Professional Certification or Designation as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional and/or equivalent.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

1. Experience in managing accident and return to work files (Claims Case Management practices) as it relates to the Federal Government.
2. Experience in conducting Ergonomic Assessments.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to move freely, quickly and without assistance over great distances and on surfaces that are sometimes uneven.
Ability to climb and descend stairs, ladders and scaffolding freely, quickly and without assistance.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada
Ability and Willingness to travel, and work extended hours as required
Ability and willingness to work long hours of overtime or an irregular schedule, on short notice (in the event of an emergency)

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

A written exam may be required.
An interview will be administered.
Reference checks will be sought.
Candidates may be screened on asset qualifications.
Preference may be given for deployment.
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.
PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). 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). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.
Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.
Please note that in addition to all assessment methods, correspondence and communication in relation to this selection process may also be used to assess certain qualifications.
Applicants with disabilities: Should you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application.
Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).
Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

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.