Health and Safety Coordinator

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

Duties

Occupational Health and Safety Coordinators may evolve in different programs within our Directorate. There are many responsibilities, but it is worth the challenge! The main tasks are:

- Providing sound advice and guidance to clients under the OHS regulatory framework (interpretation of legislation);
- Conducting inspections, incident reports, workplace analysis;
- Responding to the specific needs of clients;
- Participating in projects or meetings/committees.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) employs people with diverse skills, interests and backgrounds from across Canada. Whether you are a recent graduate or an employee seeking new challenges, we are looking for someone like you! You are looking to gain new experiences and develop various skills? You would like to work in an environment that is stimulating and focused on client service excellence? Then, look no further, we have a job for you!

PSPC plays a meaningful role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada by providing innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay, pensions and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards.

Don’t you think that what we offer is tempting?

1. Competitive salaries – with annual increases.
2. Continuous learning and career advancement – we have an exclusive Career Center to help you build your career in the Federal Government!
3. Advantageous pension regime and benefits.
4. Three weeks of holidays per year when you start.
5. Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff four (4) positions indeterminately in Gatineau. A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established to staff identical or similar positions within PSPC.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Significant* experience in providing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) advice and recommendations to management or employees.

Significant* experience in conducting workplace OHS inspections, investigations or risk assessments.

Experience in the elaboration and/or implementation of strategies, policies, directives or standards procedures related to an OHS program.

*Significant experience will be evaluated in regard to the complexity and the diversity of the work handled as well as the level of autonomy demonstrated.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary diploma in the field of OHS.

Degree equivalency

Experience performing office ergonomic assessments.
Experience delivering OHS training sessions.
Experience in the management of OHS files for trades.
Experience in project management.
Experience using MS Dynamics.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and/or Outlook).

Ability to use Excel and PowerPoint.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

Client Service Level 1: Delivers high-quality client service
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Working effectively with others
Judgement
Reliability

ABILITIES

Ability to interpret the Canada Labour Code – Part II and Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
Ability to provide recommendations to clients.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, written tests, interviews, reference checks, etc.

In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require special accommodation at any stage in the selection process, including technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply through the "Apply online" link below. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

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.