Occupational Health and Safety Advisor (AS-04)

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

The Government of Canada strives to be representative of the diverse population it serves. At the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), we are committed to creating a diverse environment where inclusion is a core priority. Therefore, we aim to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process.
If you are facing barriers during any phase of the evaluation process and need accommodations or more information, please send a message to the person listed at the end of this posting. All information received in relation to accommodation needs will be kept confidential.

To achieve an inclusive workplace at the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), preference may be given to qualified candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they belong to the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Therefore, we encourage applicants to fill out the voluntary Employment Equity section of this application.

Work environment

At IRB, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it! We proudly, passionately, and actively strive to make IRB more reflective and inclusive of the society that we serve. The decisions we make today will reverberate in Canada for generations to come. We will only be able to deliver better, more accessible, and more inclusive public services by having an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that reflects Canada's now and in the future. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive. Are you a member of one or more of the following groups: Aboriginal Peoples, members of the Black community and other Racialized People, Persons with a disability, Women or 2SLGBTQI+ ? Are you looking for continuous opportunities for advancement and to make a difference? If you share our vision for a strong and inclusive Canada, come be a part of the IRB Team!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) term position for an 8-month period. This may be for a shorter period depending on the situation.
A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions within the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.

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)

Education:

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

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EXP1: Experience in providing advice, guidance and recommendations to clients related to Occupational Health and Safety ;
EXP2: Experience in supporting an Occupational Health and Safety Program;
EXP3: Experience in supporting an Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

Knowledge:

K1: Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, Part II
K2: Knowledge of the Workers Compensation Claim Process
K3: Knowledge of investigation techniques, procedures and practice related to Occupational Health and Safety

Abilities:

AB1: Ability to communicate effectively orally
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB3:Ability to plan and organize workload
AB4: Ability to analyze and make recommendations

Personal Suitability:

PS1: Judgement
PS2: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS3: Promote Innovation and Guide Change

Conditions of employment:
Reliability status

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

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.
Preference may be given to EE groups members. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

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

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

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TIPS FOR APPLICANTS
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👉 When answering the pre-screening questions, you must provide specific examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications. We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information.

👉 A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: written test, self-assessment, situational exercise, oral interview and/or reference checks. Note that assessment tools will be administered electronically and virtually.

👉 Any information acquired through interaction with a candidate, during the process, may be used as part of the candidate's assessment.

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COMMUNICATION
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All communications related to this selection process will be conducted via email. Candidates must check their email accounts as there may be short deadlines for responses. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide us with any changes to their contact information.

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.