Health and Safety Advisor, Construction and Maintenance

Update: Amendment to Closing Date

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

It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, if applicable, other (non-essential) qualifications. When answering these questions, please provide detailed, concrete examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirement. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about candidates’ experience. You must include the length of time that you performed each function and where you obtained the qualification. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Your answers to the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to clearly substantiate how you meet the screening criteria may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

The responses to the screening questions may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Duties

What is a Construction and Maintenance Health and Safety Advisor?

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Health and Safety, the incumbent is responsible for the operations within the Construction and Maintenance Health and Safety Program.

He or she shall:
· Provide advice and guidance regarding OHS aspects of construction projects and maintenance programs;
· Review and verify health and safety requirements that must be included in the contractual terms and conditions of tender documents;
· Review the site specific safety plans for construction projects developed by the contractor to ensure hazards identified are comprehensive and that measures are provided to mitigate those hazards;
· Liaise with federal, provincial and/or territorial administrations responsible for work to obtain written, accurate interpretations of federal, provincial and/or territorial laws related to safety on construction sites;
· Provide training to support the Construction and Maintenance Safety Program;
· Conduct inspections and/or site audits of construction sites to ensure the health and safety compliance of construction projects and maintenance work sites;
· Support project managers by identifying hazards and unsafe working conditions, recommending accountability controls, and initiating stop work when necessary;
· Work at heights, climb ladders or scaffolding, work near and /or over water, and other hazardous work areas with potential exposure to confined spaces and to noise, dust, smoke, etc;
· Must wear personal protective equipment demonstrating best work practices when on site;
· Advise Architects and Engineers in design concepts related to safety and interpretation of legislation and standards;
· Conduct hazard assessments of confined spaces advising managers of necessary precautions and protocols.
· Provide expert input into departmental policies and procedures.

Work environment

Joining PSPC is advantageous for several reasons:

-A wide range of opportunities exist for individuals seeking new challenges in a highly dynamic work environment.
- PSPC's Atlantic Region covers all four Atlantic Provinces, and a successful candidate could be located in any one of the four provinces (Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Prince Edward Island; Newfoundland and Labrador)
- You can take advantage of alternative working arrangements including telework, a compressed workweek, or a flexible schedule all while contributing to an organization dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its staff. In fact, PSPC is the first department to appoint a mental health Ombudsman.
- PSPC offices are moving to an activity-based-work environment which means there are no assigned workspaces in the office. There are various types of work stations suited to diverse tasks so you can choose a space based on what best suits your current task:
- WiFi everywhere
- Reflection rooms
- Collaboration spaces with extra-large monitors
- Telephone booths
- Adjustable work stations
- And much more!

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff one EG-06 position on an indeterminate basis with a bilingual imperative language profile of CBC/CBC. If there are no successful applicants at the EG-06 level, the position may be staffed at the EG-04 level with a bilingual imperative language profile of CBC/CBC.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions, within Public Services and Procurement Canada with various language requirements, security requirements and tenures.

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

EG-04 and EG-06

- Successful completion of a post-secondary certification program in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) with emphasis on construction health and safety, or a combination of education, training, and experience related to construction and/or maintenance safety

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EG-04 and EG-06

- Recent* experience in monitoring construction sites for compliance with federal or provincial/territorial occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, guidelines, codes, and/or standards.

- Recent* and Significant** experience in providing advice and guidance to various stakeholders with respect to federal or provincial occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and/or standards.

* Recent is defined as having experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
**Significant refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were the candidate’s primary work responsibilities. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed.

EG-04 Only

- Experience in accident investigation, hazard identification and assessment, and worksite inspections.

EG-06 Only

- Experience in evaluating, reviewing, and providing occupational health and safety (OHS) input in regards to the development and review of construction plans or project specifications, and contractual documents.

- Experience in monitoring multi-trade construction / maintenance projects and ensuring adherence to provincial occupational health and safety provisions.

- Experience in planning, organizing and oversight of investigations into accident causations, hazard identification and assessment, and worksite inspections.

- Experience in developing and delivering presentations, training sessions, and/or information sessions.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EG-04 and EG-06

Successful completion of the training requirements for:
•Construction Health and Safety Officer Certification (CHSO)
•Construction Safety Supervisor (CSS)

- Experience working in construction or maintenance safety in the federal public service.

EG-04 Only

- Applied for CRSP certification within the past 12-24 months
- Experience in monitoring multi-trade construction / maintenance projects and ensuring adherence to provincial occupational health and safety provisions.
- Experience Working on multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Experience in developing and delivering presentations, training sessions, and/or information sessions.

EG-06 Only

- Certification, or eligibility* for certification, as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional.
*Eligibility is recognized as approval by Qualifications Review Committee to write CRSP examination.
- Experience in monitoring multi-trade construction / maintenance projects and ensuring adherence to federal occupational health and safety provisions.
- Experience working on multi-disciplinary project teams and developing partnerships (for example: with organizations and/or regulatory agencies)

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative - CBC/CBC
English Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

EG-04 and EG-06

- Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code Pt II and federal and provincial occupational health and safety and/or construction safety legislation, including the legislation(s) of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island.
- Knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies.
- Knowledge of procedures to conduct accident/incident reviews/investigations, including requirements to secure and protect the site of an accident.
- Knowledge of common construction site hazards, common causes of accidents, and measures to mitigate those risks

COMPETENCIES

EG-04 and EG-06

- Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
- Thinking Things Through
- Working Effectively With Others
- Client Service, Level 1
- Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
- Reliability

ABILITIES

EG-04 and EG-06

- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines
- Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software
- Ability to identify issues and provide technical advice and/or recommendations
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Ability to develop and present safety-related training sessions and/or information

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED

Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

Conditions of employment

- Reliability Status
- Willing and able to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice, and to remote locations.
- Willing and able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice, sometimes on evenings and weekends.
- Possession of a valid, class 5 driver’s license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license, within the limits of the Treasury Board Policy.
- Willing and able to work at heights, climb ladders, work on or near water, enter hazardous, and confined spaces, etc.
- Willing and able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for any situation.
- Adherence to the PSPC Code of Conduct

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.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You may need to give a presentation.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users as some email systems block these types of email.

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.