Occupational Health, Safety & Environonmental Protection Officer (Intent of Process revised)

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

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Work environment

At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, we strive for organizational excellence and demonstrate this commitment through our Silver Level Certification in the Excellence, Innovation & Wellness Standard provided by Excellence Canada. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa also supports its employees in achieving a work-life balance that allows them to continue to be successful in their careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate AS-04 position at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar AS-04 positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative), various language requirements and profiles (Bilingual (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)), various security requirements (reliability, secret), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

The pool may also be used to staff similar AS-04 positions at CanmetENERGY-Varennes and/or CanmetMATERIALS in Hamilton.

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)

Successful completion of post-secondary education in a field related to the duties of the position, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing advice, guidance and recommendations to various employees and management, in an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor role.

Experience in developing Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures or guidelines.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in biosafety, environmental health, or another science relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Certification or designation in OHS discipline (such as CRSP, CHSC).

Experience in developing and delivering health and safety training programs.
Experience in conducting work place investigations or inspections or audits.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of legislation policies and regulations that govern occupational health and safety
Knowledge of Global Harmonized System (GHS) or WHMIS 2015.
Knowledge of safe laboratory practices and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effective in writing.
Ability to create and deliver presentations.
Ability to analyze, evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of sources.
Ability to establish priorities and plan workload in order to meet deadlines
Ability to resolve problems relating to health and safety issues.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Client service orientation
Judgment
Initiative
Reliability

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

1. All applications must be submitted online through the GC Jobs website. DO NOT email, fax or mail in applications, as these will NOT be accepted.

2. Acknowledgment of receipts of applications will not be sent; we will only contact successful applicants when the screening process has been completed.

3. 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.

4. Applicants are required to meet the Essential Qualifications. Asset Qualifications MAY be applied at any point in the assessment process. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to answer Asset Qualifications questions in your online application. Applicants do not need to meet any/all of the Asset Qualifications for consideration, however, possessing any/all of the Asset Qualifications may increase the likelihood of being considered for an appointment.

5. For this staffing process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. This may include: information requests, invitations, online examination administration, provision of assessment results, etc.

6. Applicants must include in their application a valid e-mail address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Some e-mail systems block this type of e-mail so ensure to check / view your spam folder regularly.

7. Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree/diploma) and citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have obtained education outside Canada, you will be required to submit proof of evaluation of Canadian equivalency.

8. 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/.

9. Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel costs associated with this selection process.

10. Performance Management Agreements and Talent Management information may be used in the selection of candidates for appointments.

11. An exam may be administered

12. An interview will be conducted

13. Reference checks will be sought

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.