Occupational 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

► At ISC, diversity is our strength. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. First consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous person and to members of other EE groups to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the population we serve.

►Only applications received directly via the Public Service Resourcing System will be accepted. If you require accommodations, please contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

►Candidates must answer screening questions for each essential and asset qualifications (education and experience). Candidates must provide concrete examples, for each question demonstrating how they meet this qualification. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The résumé may be used as a secondary source
to validate your responsibilities. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your answers how you meet the qualification may result in the rejection of your application. We will not contact you to request additional information that is missing from your application.

Note: A cover letter is not required. Your résumé and responses to the questions will be used to evaluate your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

►Candidates must make themselves available during the different phases of this selection process.

►All correspondence or interactions throughout the process will be subject to evaluation.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff a position on an indeterminate basis at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may also be established to staff similar or identical positions at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) with various linguistic profiles as well as tenures (term or indeterminate), location across Canada and/or security clearance, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

⭐ EDUCATION ⭐

ED1. A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

⭐ EXPERIENCE ⭐

EXP1. Experience working in an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program.
EXP2. Experience in providing OHS advice and recommendations.
EXP3. Significant* experience in researching and interpreting legislation, policies, or directives.

* ''Significant experience'' is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties on a regular basis for a period of approximately twelve (12) months. However, a shorter duration may be considered based on demonstrated complexity and diversity of work handled, scope of work, and/or level of direct responsibility for a wide variety of complex files and/or projects.

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

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

Information on language requirements

⭐ KNOWLEDGE ⭐

K1. Knowledge of the legislations, policies or directives related to OHS.

⭐ ABILITIES ⭐

A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3. Ability to plan and organize work with competing priorities and various deadlines.
A4. Ability to research and analyze information to provide recommendation and advice.
A5. Ability to recognize and identify risks for the organization.

⭐ COMPETENCIES ⭐

C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2. Working effectively with others
C3. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C4. Thinking things through
C5. Client Service Orientation

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

⭐ OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ⭐

OR1. Willing and able to work overtime from time to time.
OR2. Willing and able to travel from time to time.

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

►We may use any assessment method deemed appropriate to determine whether you meet the qualifications outlined on the poster, including a review of past performance and accomplishments, the talent management questionnaire, examinations, interviews and reference checks.

►Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

►You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.

►Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

►A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

►For this selection process, we will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this selection process. It is your responsibility to inform of any change of address, telephone number and / or email address. You must ensure to check/view your email accounts including spam, promotion or other foldersregularly as there may be a deadline for responses. Candidates who respond past the deadline risk being removed from the selection process.

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.