Construction and Maintenance Health and Safety Advisor

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At Public Services and Procurement Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Public Services and Procurement Canada, you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Duties

Physical Working Environment:

In addition to working in an office environment, the incumbent must conduct investigations, inspections, audits, site surveys and health and safety compliance monitoring activities on construction projects and maintenance work sites where there is a requirement to occasionally climb ladders, scaffolding, visit roofs and boiler rooms with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, inclement weather, etc. as well as travelling on rough work sites where undulating/uneven terrain exists and being exposed to high risk hazards.

The work requires continual periods of standing, walking and climbing while conducting inspections. Entering hazardous locations and confined spaces when inspecting work with a view of health and safety compliance of staff, contractors and visitors. The work may also involve lifting, carrying and/or maneuvering light/medium weight and heavy objects or instruments that weigh less than 10 kg.

The employee will be required to wear protective clothing which may increase body heat load, such as hardhat, coveralls, safety boots, glasses, gloves, respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, life jacket, etc.

Intent of the process

We need to staff one indeterminate position. A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and used to staff identical or similar positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

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:
Successful completion of a post-secondary certification program in Occupational Health and Safety or a combination of education, training and/or experience related to construction or maintenance safety.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent* and significant** experience in:

EXP1. Working in construction and/or maintenance safety in Ontario and/or Quebec.

EXP2. Applying, implementing and monitoring compliance to the Ontario and/or Quebec legislative requirements related to construction sites and/or maintenance activities.

EXP3. Providing advice to management, trades and workers regarding the interpretation and application of federal and provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation including Acts, Codes, Regulations, Standards and industry codes of practice.

EXP4. Development and delivery of presentations, health and safety training programs or information sessions.

EXP5. Planning, organizing and oversight of investigations into accident causations, hazard identification and assessment, and worksite inspections.

EXP6. Working on multi-disciplinary project teams and developing partnerships (for example: with organizations and/or regulatory agencies)

* Recent is defined as having used this skill within the last five (5) years.
** Significant means experience acquired by a person in a position where the performance is a regular function of their duty over a period of at least five (5) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1. Knowledge of Ontario and/or Quebec provincial construction and/or industrial safety legislation.
K2. Knowledge of Canada Labour Code Part II and Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

COMPETENCIES:
CP1. Client Service Competency Level 1
CP2. Demonstrating initiative and being action oriented
CP3. Demonstrating integrity and respect

ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to analyze and evaluate documentation related to construction and/or maintenance safety.
A2. Ability to assess, develop and deliver training or awareness sessions.
A3. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and tight deadlines.
A4. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1. Judgment
PS2. Attention to detail
PS3. Effective Interpersonal Relationships

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

OCCUPATIONNAL CERTIFICATION:
Certification or eligibility for certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional or equivalency.
Certified in a construction and/or maintenance compulsory or voluntary trade.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience working in the Federal Public Service in a field related to the position.
Experience working in construction and/or maintenance safety in Ottawa and/or Gatineau.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

⇨ Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply through the "Apply online" link below.

⇨ When answering the application screening questions, you must be specific and provide concrete examples and details for each experience element, as applications will be screened on the information provided. Do not presume that the hiring board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. Your résumé will only be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described.

⇨ A written examination will be administered.

⇨ An interview will be administered.

⇨ You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

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

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.