SPEED STAFFING ON NOVEMBER 2, 2019 - Occupational Health and Safety Advisor - DORVAL

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Assessment accommodation

This job posting is part of a speed staffing initiative. What does this mean? The candidates who pass the preliminary stages will be invited to the SPEED STAFEING EVENT ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2019 IN DORVAL, QC. We look forward to meeting you!

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete, detailed examples that illustrate how and when they have met the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Duties

The position is supported by the Corporate OHS office both in person and in a virtual environment. Under the auspices of Corporate OHS, as an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, duties include:

- Identifies and analyzes the short and long-term occupational health and safety (OHS) program needs of the region, and develops and recommends strategies and initiatives to address them.
- Facilitates and guides the implementation of corporate OHS plans, policies, systems and procedures as well as the application of the OHS regulatory requirements to TC area operations activities.
- Monitors, evaluates and reports on the level of client compliance with federal, provincial and municipal OHS acts, regulations, codes and standards.
- Plans, organizes, supports and/or leads the conduct of OHS investigations and inspections.
- Designs, develops and delivers OHS communications plans and information, training and awareness sessions at the regional level.
- Participates as a member of OHS multi-jurisdictional project teams.
- Develops and maintains interactive and consultative relationships with a variety of OHS program partners and stakeholders.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Intent of the process

We currently have a temporary need for one year however there could be a possibility of being permenant. This process could also be used to create a pool of qualified candidates for similar positions with various tenures (temporary, permanent), at Transport Canada, Quebec Region. Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments, secondments or assignments.

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 an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
• Recent and significant experience* providing OHS advice, guidance and recommendations to stakeholders and workplace OHS committees or OHS representatives in the ongoing implementation of an OHS program in accordance with appropriate legislation.
• Recent and significant experience* managing activities related to an OHS program.

* “Recent and significant experience” means the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over approximately one (1) year within the last five (5) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE :
• Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, Part II, Canada Occupational Safety Health Regulations, legislative framework, policies, and processes related to OHS.
• Knowledge of the principles in prevention and resolution of common risks, challenges, and issues associated with OHS in an operational setting.
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the employer, employees, and local work place and policy OHS committees in effectively supporting the delivery of an OHS program.
• Knowledge of principles of accident investigation and inspection procedures.

ABILITIES :
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to analyze and make recommendations to management.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES :
• Client service orientation
• Judgment
• Initiative

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

EDUCATION :
• Successful completion of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in a field related to OHS.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION :
• Professional designation in OHS (for example: Canadian Registered Safety Professional).

EXPERIENCE :
• Experience conducting workplace health and safety investigations and inspections.
• Experience working with union representatives.
• Experience delivering orientation, awareness, or training sessions to groups of various sizes.
• Experience participating in the development of OHS policies, directives, guidelines or procedures.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
• The conduct of investigations and audits may require climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, boarding ships and flying in aircraft. There may be a requirement to wear a variety of personal protective equipment (sometimes heavy and cumbersome), such as respirators, PFD, hearing protection, safety lines and harnesses.
• There is a requirement to stand for extended periods when conducting site inspections, and delivering briefings, information or training sessions.
• Willing and able to work overtime with short notice.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability clearance
• Hold a valid and permanent Canadian driver’s license, class 5 or equivalent

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

A random selection draw may be used to manage the volume of applications.

Please note that the evaluation will take place November 2, 2019 in Dorval, Quebec. Allow the full day for the second language tests and the interview. Further information wiil follow for those invited.

Alternate assessment dates will only be possible under the following circumstances:
- Medical reason with doctor’s certificate;
- Death in the immediate family;
- Professionai obligation (proof required);
- Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
- Religious reasons.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence,may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

All information pertaining to the invitation to tests and/or interviews will be sent by e-mail. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mail from unknown users (some e-mail systems, such as Hotmail and Gmail, block these types of e-mail or transfer them directly into the junk mail folder). THEREFORE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY YOUR E-MAIL AND/OR PSRS ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR NEW COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS SELECTION PROCESS.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the officiaI language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

IMPORTANT: You must meet each essential qualifications 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 or organizational needs. However, meeting some of these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

If you currently are a Public Servant, please clearly indicate the group and level of your substantive position and your Department/organization.

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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.