Senior Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisor

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

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY
A pool of qualified candidates will be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions within Environment and Climate Change Canada across Canada, with various language requirements and profiles (English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC levels), security levels and employment tenures which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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
E1. Recent* experience in researching OHS issues in an operational or a corporate/policy environment for clients.
E2. Recent* experience in interpreting legislation, providing advice, guidance, and recommendations, on requirements related to OHS, to different levels of management and/or OHS committees.
E3. Recent* experience in planning, leading, developing and/or contributing to the development of organizational OHS prevention programs, such as policies, directives, guidelines or initiatives.

* Recent is defined by experience gained within the last 5 years.

Note: Experience participating solely as a member of a work place OHS committee is insufficient for this position.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
AED. Graduation with a degree from recognized university with a specialization in the field of occupational health and safety or a field relevant to the position.
AED2. Successful completion of a post-secondary program with a specialization in the field of occupational health and safety or a field relevant to the position.
AED3. Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation.

AE1.Experience in interpreting legislation, providing advice, guidance, and recommendations, on requirements related to OHS, to different levels of management and/or OHS committees under Federal jurisdiction.
AE2. Experience with a specialty in the field of occupational health and safety (eg. Industrial hygiene, ergonomics, etc.).

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Various linguistic profiles:

English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1. Knowledge of principles of accident investigation and principles for managing work place accidents; including knowledge of the agencies involved.
K2. Knowledge of risk assessment processes, such as a job or task hazard analysis program.
K3. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in the field of occupational health and safety.

ABILITY
A1. Ability to provide advice, guidance, and influence stakeholders on complex issues.
A2. Ability to analyze and synthesize information.
A3. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A4. Ability to communicate effective in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2. Thinking things through
PS3. Working effectively with others
PS4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
PS5. Adaptability
PS6. Dependability
PS7. Excellent client-service

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to work flexible hours
Willingness to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Occasional travel is required

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

Please provide a valid e-mail address as all correspondence will be sent via e-mail. The onus is on the applicant to inform the contact person indicated in the General Inquiries section of any changes to this e-mail address.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

All job advertisements include a section that says: ‘In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications).’ You should not submit an application if you don’t possess all of the criteria listed.
This is the criteria that you must demonstrate in your application, which may include:
• your resume, which should reflect that you meet the required experience
• responses to questions related to your experience
Provide details in your application on your top accomplishments related to these criteria. You should also prepare explanations relating to these criteria in case hiring managers ask you questions for each criterion to obtain more information about your experience.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.