Health and Safety Advisor

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ABOUT THE JOB
The key activities related to this position include defining, documenting, developing, delivering, monitoring and evaluating regional occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, programs and strategies to reduce health and safety risks and workplace hazards.

WHY WORK WITH US?
For the third year in a row, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard received special recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and as the overall Top Employer for the National Capital Region (NCR) in 2019. This special award confirms that DFO and the Coast Guard stand out nationally as a desired place to work, to learn and to build a successful long-term career.

The salary is negotiable upon entry into the public service (within the range specified above).

In addition to generous paid time off, you will also start contributing to one of the best pension plans in Canada and benefit from excellent medical and dental insurance coverage.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions with various tenures, security profiles and linguistic requirements within Fisheries and Oceans 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:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Notes:
1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
E1. Experience in developing health and safety policy instruments.
E2. Experience in managing activities related to an occupational health and safety (OHS) program
E3. Experience in developing or delivering training materials
E4. Experience in providing occupational health and safety (OHS) advice and guidance to managers, national/regional or workplace OHS committees or OHS representatives***

*** Note: Experience limited to participating to OHS committee meetings, as a member, will not be sufficient

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

Education:
Diploma or Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Occupational Health and Safety or a Certificate, Accreditation or Designation in safety management, such as the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Designation.

Degree equivalency

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1. Knowledge of Part II of the Canada Labour Code and other regulations governing OHS
K2. Knowledge of accident investigation and inspection protocols

Abilities
AB1. Ability to communicate effectively orally
AB2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB3. Ability to conduct presentations
AB4. Ability to provide advice and guidance based on the interpretation of policies and legislation related to OHS

Personal Suitability
P1. Problem solving
P2. Client service orientation
P3. Judgement
P4. Initiative
P5. Dependability

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

------ HOW TO APPLY? ------
1. Upload your résumé
2. Respond to the screening questions

Do this well and you will make it to our shortlist for further assessment. What is shortlisting? A method of reducing the number of candidates from a larger list, for further consideration.

CONNECT WITH US!
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@FishOceansCAN (Fisheries and Oceans Canada)
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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.