Occupational Safety Officer (Anticipatory)

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

1. ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON, WILL BE CONSIDERED.

2. This selection process may be used to fill the same or similar positions at equivalent or lower classifications on a casual, term, indeterminate or acting at full or part-time hours.

3. Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment.

4. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLY IF THEY ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK IN OR RELOCATE TO THE LOCATION OF THE POSITIONS BEING STAFFED.

5. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable.

Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

6. Throughout the selection process, it is your responsibility to make yourself available for all testing and interview dates for which you are invited. If you fail to attend any of the scheduled testing or interview sessions, you will be deemed to be no longer interested in this selection process and as a result, you will not be considered further.

7. Proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates are required to provide the ORIGINAL education document and a copy. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process.
Please note: You must provide ORIGINAL proof of name change if the name identified on your education document(s) is different than your current legal name.

8. Please provide a valid e-mail address as correspondence will be sent via e-mail whenever possible. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

9. The successful candidate will have to obtain a RCMP Enhanced reliability security clearance. The process requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of Criminal Activities, credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

Work environment

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a great working environment? Here are a few reasons to work for the RCMP:

- Worry-free parking;
- Free use of RCMP facilities such as weight room and SPOTR room;
- An inclusive work environment committed to employment equity;
- Attractive compensation package including sick leave, family-related leave, heath/dental plans, pension plan, and possibility of flexible work hours.

As an employer of choice for over 26,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With almost 150 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

For further information on the organization, please visit www.grc.gc.ca/en/civilian-employee-careers

Intent of the process

Anticipatory Staffing - A qualified pool of candidates may be established to staff similar positions at the EG-06 group and level for term, indeterminate or acting at full or part-time hours or lower level positions.

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

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 alternatives.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certification as an occupational safety specialist, industrial hygienist or public health inspector. Acceptable certifications include, but are not limited to:

1. Canadian Registered Safety Professional by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety
Professionals or;
2. Registered Occupational Hygienist or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists or;
3. Industrial Hygienist or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist by the American Board of Hygiene or jointly with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or;
4. Certified Health and Safety Consultant by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering or;
5. Public Health Inspector (Canada) by the Canadian Institute of public Health Inspectors Board of Certification

EXPERIENCE
E1. Experience* coordinating an occupational health and safety program (such as risk prevention program, job hazard analyses, and workplace accident management program), policies, procedures, projects or directives.

E2. Experience* providing advice and guidance regarding the interpretation and application of federal or provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation including Acts, Codes, Regulations, Standards and industry codes of practice.

E3. Experience* in conducting investigations AND inspections.

E4. Experience* providing Training.

*Experience refers to the breadth and depth as well as complexity of tasks that could be expected to have been obtained by carrying out the functions for a period of approximately three (3) years.

Note: Experience as a member of an occupational health and safety committee alone is insufficient.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1. Knowledge of Applicable Legislation.

K2. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles.

ABILITY
A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3. Ability to conduct safety program monitoring activities.
A4. Ability to facilitate and provide instructional training.
A5. Ability to analyze complex issues and recommend practical solutions.
A6. Ability to prioritize activities in order to meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1. Judgement
PS2. Integrity
PS3. Initiative
PS4. Dependability
PS5. Impact/Influence
PS6. Flexibility

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
AED1. Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization 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.

NOTE: Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications above may be deemed as an essential "must have" or asset "nice to have". This doesn't mean that you must possess all qualifications, but these criteria may be a deciding factor in choosing the persons to be appointed. Therefore, it is important that you answer each of the questions. Other qualifications may apply, depending on the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver’s license
Willingness and ability to travel for work and training purposes via the following modes of transport:
• Government owned or leased automobile
• Commercial aircraft, boat/ship, train
• Government aircraft (including helicopters), small boats and larger ships

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance.

Willingness and ability to occasionally work irregular hours, overtime, sometimes on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
Willingness and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to personal flotation devices, protective footwear, respiratory protection and fall protection equipment. Some of these items may be heavy or cumbersome.

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may/will be used to evaluate the candidates.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered. Interview(s) may be conducted via telephone, video-conference or other similar means.

A test may be administered. Please note that written test(s) may be administered during weekdays and/or evenings and/or weekends.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice and may require candidates to travel to the test/interview location.

You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN WRITING how you meet the requirements under Language, Education and Experience. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. PROVIDE CONCRETE AND DETAILED EXAMPLES AND DESCRIBE THE WORK/DUTIES YOU HAVE PERFORMED. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

The ASSET qualification(s) may be used for screening of applications. If you meet these asset qualifications(s), PLEASE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN WRITING, HOW YOU MEET THEM. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

TRAVEL RELATED TO THE SELECTION OR APPOINTMENT PROCESS. Please note that candidates (including employees of the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

A pass mark will be established for each essential qualification. Candidates must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. A candidate may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational requirements, or operational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be used as a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates are required to provide the ORIGINAL education document and a copy. Please note: You must provide ORIGINAL proof of name change if the name identified on your education document(s) is different than your current legal name.

Applicants with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we thank all those who apply.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.