Occupational Health and Safety Advisor / Disability Management Coordinator

Important messages

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please submit your request through the contact person identified below. All information received related to accommodations is confidential.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

The position is located at the Joseph Shepard Federal Building at 4900 Yonge Street in Toronto, Ontario. This job has been identified as hybrid. Generally, employees in a hybrid job can anticipate working from their designated PSPC location a minimum of 40% of the time each month, which equates to an average of two days per week. PSPC hybrid work arrangements offer a mix of in-office and virtual work. View the 🏢 PSPC Network of spaces (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSWu8NKG5HY) to learn about our vision! Specific work arrangements will be discussed with your manager based on the position and operational needs.

Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and/or experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

Duties

The Occupational Health and Safety Advisor / Disability Management Coordinator roles supports management and employees by providing advice and recommendations on Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Program and Disability Management Program (DMP). This includes:
• Conducting research and analysis on legislation and policies,
• Providing case management services, tools and advice for workplace accommodations,
• Monitoring and reporting compliance with federal and/or provincial legislation, codes, and standards
• Delivering training and awareness sessions
• Coordinating and facilitating multi-disciplinary team meetings and discussions to determine appropriate recommendations for accommodation needs

Work environment

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a fully qualified pool of candidates that will be used to staff positions in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety OR Disability Management. Candidates considered for the Occupational Health and Safety role must meet the operational requirements listed herein. At time of posting, one position will be staffed for a specified period (term) with a Disability Management focus. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as the results of this process may also be used to staff identical or similar positions of various tenures and various locations in Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) in the Ontario Region.

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:
A secondary school diploma OR an acceptable* combination of education, training and/or experience in Occupational Health and Safety OR Disability Management.
*Acceptable - Suitable for a position as determined by the manager unless otherwise regulated by the employer.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
1. Experience applying legislation and policies.
2. Experience providing advice to managers and/or employees on Occupational Health and Safety requirements OR Disability Management.

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

Education:
A degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a program related to the position (e.g. occupational health and safety, occupational therapy, industrial hygiene or relations, ergonomics, disability management, etc.)

Experience:
1. Experience in case management of Occupational Health and Safety OR Disability Management files.
2. Experience in facilitating training or information sessions.

Degree equivalency

Operational Requirements for the Occupational Health and Safety role:

1. Willingness and ability to occasionally travel (day trips and/or overnight stays)
2. Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a driver’s license
3. Willingness and ability to navigate various surfaces and equipment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of legislation, policies and trends in Occupational Health and Safety OR Disability Management.

Competencies:
Client Service – Level 1
Values and Ethics
Thinking Things Through
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Cooperation and Collaboration
Action Management
Communication

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

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

Check out this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66mZTbLhCGU) for tips on applying for this position and other jobs with the Government of Canada!

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.