Formation Safety Programs Officer

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

The client organization will accept applications submitted on-line only. To submit an application, please click "Apply Online".

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605 or TTY/TDD: 1-800-532-9397.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

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

A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

- Significant* experience in implementation and coordination of Occupational Health and Safety.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately three (3) continuous years.

- Experience conducting Health and Safety inspections or audits.

- Experience writing correspondence related to Health and Safety.

- Experience providing Health & Safety subject matter advice.

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

- Completion of training or certification in Occupational Hygiene.

- Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Designation.

- Experience delivering training.

- Experience developing and communicating policies, directives or procedures.

- Experience with safety or environmental management systems such as; ISO 14001, CSA Z1000-06 or ISO 45001?

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:

- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to deliver information effectively to an audience.

Competencies:

- Demonstrating Integrity and Respect.
- Thinking Things Through.
- Working Effectively with Others.
- Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

- Willing and able to work overtime occasionally.
- Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 5 Provincial driver’s license or equivalent.
- Willing and able to stand for extended periods, climb stairs, access roofs, and traverse over rough or uneven terrain.
- Willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Willing and able to work around various chemical products and Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.