Occupational Safety Officer

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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

Intent to fill 1 indeterminate (permanent) position. A pool of qualified
candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or
permanent positions.

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)

A certificate, diploma, or degree from a recognized university or college in occupational health, industrial hygiene, health physics, safety management, loss control management, safety engineering or any other field relevant to the work to be performed

Degree equivalency

*Extensive experience coordinating or implementing an occupational health and safety program.

*Extensive experience in conducting workplace health and safety investigations and inspections

*Extensive is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately five (5) years.

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

Certification as an occupational safety specialist, industrial hygienist or public health inspector. Acceptable certifications include, but are not limited to:
o Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) – certified by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals;
o Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologies (ROHT) – certified by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists;
o Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene or jointly with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals;
o Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) – certified by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering;
o Certified by Public Health Inspector (Canada) – CPHI(c) – certified by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Board of Certification

*Your resume MUST indicate the specific certification that you have*

Degree equivalency

Experience with the Canada Labour Code or Provincial Government OHS Legislation

Experience delivering training

Experience investigating harassment and violence in the workplace.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations

Ability to conduct investigations

Effective Interpersonal Skills

Dependability

Initiative

Judgement

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - RCMP Secret security clearance

Must obtain either of the below certifications within two years of hire:

1) a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) – certified by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals or;
2) Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologies (ROHT) – certified by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists

Willingness and ability to travel on occasion via aircraft and vehicle

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice

Willingness and ability to respond to outside of normal working hours in unforeseen and emergency circumstances

Valid provincial driver’s license or personal mobility to the degree normally associated with a driver’s license.

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

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the
action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Assessment for this process will take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The cost to attend the assessment will be the candidate's responsibility. If you are currently employed with the Federal Public Service, please let us know your current group and level as well as your tenure and the Department you are working for.

External candidates may be eligible for the initial appointment relocation entitlement of up to $5000 if they are not currently a federal public service employee.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
-Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
-Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
-Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
-Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence and responses to screening questions, may be used in the assessment of qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Selection Board. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future vacancies, similar positions, for term, permanent and acting, at full or part time hours within the area of selection.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

The successful applicant will have to obtain, as a minimum, an RCMP Secret Security Clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

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.