Regional Occupational 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

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

Duties

AAFC’s Regional Occupational Health and Safety Coordinators deliver operational health and safety services locally in establishments across Canada and contribute to the development and implementation of hazard prevention program activities at the national level. The incumbent will deliver on the following duties:

• Provide advice and guidance to managers, supervisors, Workplace OHS committees/ OHS Representatives on the implementation of the Hazard Prevention Program and to promote compliance with OHS-related legislation, regulations, policies and directives;
• Collaborate in the identification of hazards and mitigation strategies;
• Deliver OHS-related training within the designated region;
• Monitor implementation of the OHS Program within the designated region and provide feedback to the National OHS Program;
• Work with the Labour Program (Employment and Social Development Canada) in the performance of OHS audits, related activities and coordinate the implementation of recommendations;
• Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the department’s National OHS Program;
• Travel to each of the AAFC establishments within their region at least twice per year (*subject to COVID-19 restrictions).

Work environment

At AAFC, we take pride in what we do.

We believe life is about more than just your job. We support our employees by encouraging work-life balance and employee wellness. We offer our employees a competitive salary, generous vacation, paid leave for family and health, comprehensive benefits, and an attractive pension plan.

We are committed to delivering high quality service because we understand the importance of agriculture to our economy, communities, environment, and health. We feel lucky to work in fulfilling jobs that allow us to serve Canadians and ...

We want YOU to join us!

Note: As part of our response to the Covid-19 pandemic, most of our staff are teleworking while the department plans for a safe reintegration into the workplace. If you are hired before staff are reintegrated into our physical workplaces, you may be on boarded virtually.

Intent of the process

Immediate need:
Staff 4 permanent vacancies in the following locations:

• 1 in the National Capital Region
• 1 in Manitoba (Morden, Brandon or Winnipeg)
• 1 in Saskatchewan (Saskatoon or Swift Current)
• 1 in British Columbia or Alberta (Summerland, BC, Agassiz, BC, or Lethbridge, AB)

We intend to pull submitted applications for the regions with immediate vacancies first.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to fill similar permanent and temporary positions in various AAFC locations across Canada.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

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)

Successful completion of secondary school education or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience providing advice and guidance to management on a range of workplace health and safety issues.

Experience developing occupational health and safety policies, procedures, standards, or guidelines.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

**Please note**
For the positions in the Atlantic Region the language requirement is Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC. Positions in the National Capital Region, and Quebec region require Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB.

For the positions in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Alberta, the language requirement is English Essential.

Information on language requirements

The following qualifications are also required for these positions and you will be assessed for them at a later date:

• Knowledge of Canada Labour code part II and corresponding regulations governing OHS
• Knowledge of accident investigation and inspection protocols
• Ability to deliver training
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Communication (Verbal and Written)

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

Post-secondary certificate program in Occupational Health and Safety.

Degree equivalency

Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, or management reviews in the context of an occupational health and safety program.

Experience delivering Occupational Health and Safety training.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel

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

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU APPLY

Below we've outlined what you can expect for the assessment phase. It may seem like a lot, but keep in mind, we want to make sure that this position is the right fit for you. This is important for your job satisfaction as well as the success of our organization.

►PHASE ONE: APPLY

Once you click "Apply Now," the first step of the process will involve completing what we call screening questions and attaching your resume. The screening question responses you provide as well as your resume will help us determine whether you meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE requirements. You may be contacted by telephone or email to clarify or provide additional information on your responses.

►PHASE TWO: WRITTEN EXAM

If you meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE requirements, you will be invited to complete a short written exam assessing certain qualifications. It will be sent to you by email and can be completed from the comfort of your home.

►PHASE THREE: INTERVIEW

Candidates who succeed in the exam will be invited to a virtual interview where we will assess other competencies.

►PHASE FOUR (if applicable): SECOND LANGUAGE EVALUATIONS

If applicable, Second Language Evaluations will be conducted for bilingual positions as these do require you to have proficiency in both English and French languages.

• If you have valid results, you will be asked to provide them to us.
• If you have never had a SLE or need to be retested (reading or writing) you may be scheduled for testing.

► OTHER

Candidates may be asked to provide two (2) references, including at least one current or former supervisor at any point during the assessment process.

We will be actively recruiting for these roles through LinkedIn. Interested job seekers are welcome to connect with our recruiter, Samantha Hewson, via LinkedIn.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. Should you have any questions about the application process, feel free to contact us at the Contact Information listed below.

Applicants with disabilities:

If you have disabilities preventing you from applying on-line please contact 1-800-645-5605 .

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 inform us as soon as possible.

We will contact you by e-mail and/or via your Public Service jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your e-mail and jobs account for communications regarding this selection process. Should we contact you and you fail to reply within the designated time frames, your application may not be considered further.

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.