Health and Safety Advisor

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

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

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.

Duties

Define, document, develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate regional OHS policies, programs and strategies to reduce health and safety risks and workplace hazards, ensure compliance with OHS legislation, regulations and Government of Canada and Departmental policies.

Monitor Workers’ Compensation claims and providing OHS related advice on regional business continuity planning activities and evacuation procedures.

Conduct and collate comprehensive research, analysis and data related to regional workplaces to assess proactive measures to reduce risks and hazards that impact organizational health and safety.

Interpret Government of Canada OHS legislative, regulatory and policy requirements to ensure the regional OHS programs and policies are compliant and adapted as required and provide authoritative, expert, strategic OHS advice and guidance to regional employees, managers and regional OHS Committees.

Plan, review, update and deliver OHS training, promotional and educational material to regional employees and managers to raise awareness of OHS legislative, regulatory and policy requirements.

Plan, conduct and advise on various regional OHS incident or accident investigations, reviews, audits, studies and projects to assess the efficacy of the regional OHS program. This includes coordinating requests for environmental health investigations and occupational health evaluations.

Develop, maintain and promote effective relationships with regional regulatory bodies, bargaining agents, Justice Canada lawyers, regional OHS Committee members and regional OHS colleagues to facilitate the exchange of information/best practices and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Work environment

At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, we believe that our employees are the key to achieving our objectives. That is why we offer a positive work environment that is worthy of their commitment and professionalism. We promote career advancement by offering opportunities to develop and acquire new skills and knowledge. We encourage continuous training and embrace new technologies that allow us to increase efficiency and flexibility in our work environment. We promote diversity and the use of both official languages. You will enjoy a healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements may be available.

Here are some reasons why employees choose to work at DFO:
• Build genuine relationships based on trust and collaboration.
• Love challenges and being busy.
• Enjoy helping others make well informed decisions.
• Autonomy to innovate and be creative.
• They’re passionate about supporting DFO’s contributions towards the preservation of the environment.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one permanent positions, preferably in Winnipeg, (MB). A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions on a temporary and/or permanent basis within the Department.

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)

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

Degree equivalency

Recent* and sufficient** experience in the development and/or administration of an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program in an operational work environment.
Recent* and sufficient** experience in providing OHS advice and guidance to managers, regional or workplace OHS committees or representatives within an unionized environment***.
Recent* experience in the development and/or delivery of training and awareness materials/sessions.
Recent* experience in interpretation, development and/or application of OHS legislation, regulations and/or relevant policies and standards.
Experience using MS Office Applications (Examples: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, MS Teams, Planner, One Note).
* Recent experience is defined as within the last five (5) years.
** Sufficient experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a range of related activities which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately one (1) year.
*** Experience limited to participating in 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)

Successful completion of post-secondary education related to the field of health and safety.

Degree equivalency

Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional Designation

Experience working with workers compensation boards.
Experience conducting audits and management reviews within Occupational Health and Safety.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of federal government departments and agencies in the area of OHS.
Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment and developing control measures to eliminate hazards and lower risk.
Knowledge of OHS legislation (i.e., Canada Labour Code Part II and its body of regulations and standards).

Ability to influence and collaborate.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to provide advice and guidance based on the interpretation of policies and legislation related to OHS.
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Initiative
Problem Solving
Client Service Orientation
Strategic Thinking
Ethics and Values

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability to travel periodically.

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

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed even though she/he does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the candidate/individual to be appointed; therefore applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet any of these factors.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line, are asked to contact us toll free at 1-800-645-5605 and press '0' for assistance.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

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.