Senior Safety Programs Officer

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Work environment

Did you know the Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities? There are over 20,000 civilians (non-military) who work at DND.

Indeed.com has ranked DND as one of the best places to work in Canada. As a civilian employee, your role will be to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad.

The department fosters a work environment where you will have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress your career, and have job satisfaction.

WE OFFER:
• Flexible work arrangements
• Specialized In-House Training
• Fully Equipped Gym
• DND employee discounts for travel, shopping and accommodations

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified applicants will be established. This pool could be used to staff positions requiring similar qualifications, different terms and conditions of employment or different durations, including term, indeterminate, acting or assignment appointments.

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

Ed1- A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Ex1- Significant* and recent** experience in implementation and coordination of Occupational Health and Safety.
Ex2- Experience in interpreting and advising on safety legislation, regulations, policy or programs (i.e. Canada Labour Code Part II, Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Treasury Board Policies, etc.)
Ex3- Experience writing correspondence related to Health and Safety, such as briefing notes, policy documents or reports.
Ex4- Experience providing Health & Safety subject matter advice to management or clients.
Ex5- Experience in analyzing issues and formulating recommendations for use by management or clients.

*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.
**Recent is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies

C1- Demonstrating Integrity and Respect.
C2- Thinking Things Through.
C3- Working Effectively with Others.
C4- Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented.

Abilities

A1- Ability to communicate effectively.
A2- Ability to deliver information effectively to an audience.

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

Education

AEd1- Completion of training or certification in Occupational Hygiene.
AEd2- Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Certification

AOc1- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Designation.

Experience

AEx1- Experience delivering training.
AEx2- Experience developing and communicating policies, directives or procedures.
AEx3- Experience with safety or environmental management systems such as; ISO 14001, CSA Z1000-06 or ISO 45001.
AEx4- Experience conducting Health and Safety inspections or audits.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
-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 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.