Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

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.

ASSESSMENT

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete, detailed examples that illustrate how and when they have met the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process. If you have been screened in through the first stage of the process, you may be invited to complete further assessment steps, which may include an interview, an online exam and/or reference check. Once these assessments are complete you will receive confirmation on whether you have qualified to the staffing pool.

Duties

Transport Canada, Quebec Region, consists of some of the following Directorates: Civil Aviation, Marine, Railways and Ports & Airports Management. Our department oversees installations across the province therefore it will be required from our Occupation Health and Safety Advisor to make on-site visits and create partnerships with managers and employees. This position is located in Dorval, as part of the Human Resources Directorate. The future Occupation Health and Safety Advisor will work closely with our Labour Relations team as well as the Corporate OHS office, located in Ottawa. Strong autonomy is required for this position.

As well as being the OHS expert for the region, including team leaders, leaders and local members of Quebec's OHS committes; as an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, duties include:

•Being available to answer questions and requests related to OHS.
•Participating to Labour Relations committees.
•Identifying the needs of the region in terms of OHS.
•Facilitating and guiding the implementation of corporate OHS policies and procedures
•Developping and recommending strategies and initiatives to address region’s OHS needs.
•Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the level of client compliance with federal, provincial and municipal OHS acts, regulations, codes and standards.
•Planning, organizing, supporting and/or leading the conduct of OHS investigations and inspections.
•Designing, developping and delivering OHS communications plans and information, training and awareness sessions at the regional level.
•Overseeing regions reclamations following work accidents.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill one (1) indeterminate position in the Human Resources team.

An inventory of candidates will be maintained. This process could be used to staff similar positions with varying language and security profiles within the Human Resources Branch of Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

ED1. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note).

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1. Experience in managing activities related to an occupational health and security program.
EX2. Experience in providing OHS advice and recommendation to stakeholders and workplace OHS committees or representatives, in an implementation of an OHS program.
EX3. Experience in researching, in analyzing and interpreting legislation, policies and/or directives.

Please note that experience gained solely as a member of an OHS committee is not sufficient.

By experience, we are referring to experience normally acquired over approximately one (1) year within the last five (5) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1. Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, Part II, Canada Occupational Safety Health Regulations, legislative framework, policies, and processes related to OHS.
K2. Knowledge of the principles in prevention and resolution of common risks, challenges, and issues associated with OHS in an operational setting.
K3. Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the employer, employees, and local work place and policy OHS committees in effectively supporting the delivery of an OHS program.
K4. Knowledge of principles of accident investigation and inspection procedures.

ABILITIES
A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to analyze and make recommendations to management.
A4. Ability to work effectively in a team.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
PS1. Client service orientation
PS2. Judgment
PS3. Initiative

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

ASSETS
EDUCATION
AED1. Successful completion of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in a field related to OHS.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AED2. Professional designation in OHS (for example: Canadian Registered Safety Professional).

EXPERIENCE
AEX1. Experience conducting workplace health and safety investigations and inspections.
AEX2. Experience working with union representatives.
AEX3. Experience delivering awareness, or training sessions to groups of various sizes.
AEX4. Experience participating in the development of OHS policies, directives, guidelines or procedures.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willing and able to work overtime with short notice.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Reliability clearance
• Hold a valid and permanent Canadian driver’s license, class 5 or equivalent
• 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

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.