Update: This is to advise that the application deadline has been extended to September 20, 2024.
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.
📢 How does this work?
✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team! Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply online.” 👍
✅ Step 2: Tell us about you! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.
Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.
The intent of this process is to fill the following positions:
↪ One (1) Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB), AS-03 Corporate Services Coordinator in Ottawa, ON
↪ Two (2) English Essential, AS-04 Safety Programs Officer positions in Esquimalt, BC.
↪One (1) Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB), AS-04 Occupational Health and Safety Officer in Ottawa, ON
↪One (1) Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB), AS-05 Senior Safety Officer in Ottawa, ON.
AS03 and AS04 ONLY:
Key duties:
Conducting Inspection related to Occupational Health and Safety in various environments (indoor, office, warehouse, field, mechanical, etc.);
Providing advice and consultation by interpreting and advising on safety legislation, regulations, policy or programs (working with workplace health and safety committees, project review (new construction or retro fit), review all events in the National Capital Region, general inquiries;
Training and briefing (conduct briefing to workplace health and safety committees, conduct lunch and learns);
Participate in the development of digital processes to which align with our services;
Encompass preventive measures, regulations, and training to minimize workplace hazards, injuries, and illnesses. Ensuring effective occupational health and safety programs prioritize risk assessment, hazard control, and employee engagement, fostering a culture of safety
AS05 ONLY:
Key duties:
Develops, adapts, implements Canadian Army (CA) safety programs within the policy and framework of the departmental program;
Develops and maintains collaborative, information-sharing, and consultative networks and relationships, and liaises with colleagues, experts, stakeholders and senior management;
Provides input and/or contributes to the development and/or implementation of departmental policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to the area(s) of work;
Monitors the implementation of various safety policies, procedures, plans, standards, best practices, tools and/or guidelines;
Ensures appropriate procedures, requirements, legislation and/or standards are adhered to;
Develops and updates safety policy instruments within the CA; and
Interprets OHS legislation in an operational or corporate/policy environment.
AS03 and AS04 position in Ottawa, ON - Vice Chief of Defence Staff:
We are a small team based out of NDHQ Carling, which values communication, teamwork and respect. Every member of the team is encouraged to participate in decision-making which creates an environment that encourages inclusiveness. Providing service to nearly 25,000 employees (public servants and CAF members) across the National Capital Region, we are not your typical CAF base, working with a variety of safety programs (general safety, occupational health and safety, environmental safety, radiation safety laser safety, etc.). Due to our vast clientele, we have an opportunity to deal with a variety of environments which makes every day unique. We are an organization that is evolving technologically, we are in the process of digitalizing some of our services to align with new business practice. We are in the process of developing business solutions, which allows us to analyze and draw data for visualization, automate business processes. Our current organizational chart is built to ensure career growth.
AS04 positions in Esquimalt, BC - Royal Canadian Navy
Work Formation Safety & Environment (FSE) team at CFB Esquimalt develops and implements policies for Operational Heath & Safety (OHS), Environmental Protection, and Indigenous Engagement. We work closely with all units within CFB Esquimalt, as well as the Naval Reserve Divisions across Canada, to help them build and administer their own safety and environment programs. FSE is a section within the Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters; the Safety team liaises with Health Canada, ESDC and WorkSafeBC, as well as Labour Union representatives and OHS contractors, to ensure our safety policies and standards are in line with the latest OHS legislation and reflect industry best practices. Our portfolio includes laser safety, radio frequency safety, ionizing radiation safety, fall protection, lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, extreme temperatures, indoor air quality, contractor safety, ergonomics, PPE, hearing conservation, safe drinking water, workplace harassment and violence prevention, hazard ID and risk assessments, and hazardous occurrence investigation and reporting.
AS05 position in Ottawa, ON - Canadian Army:
Join our dynamic and innovative team dedicated to excellence. We pride ourselves on a supportive and inclusive work environment where every voice is valued, and creativity is encouraged. Our open-door policy ensures that team members can freely share ideas and feedback, fostering continuous improvement and innovation. Our commitment to a healthy work-life balance ensures that you can thrive both professionally and personally.
Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance skills and stay current in the safety field; Benefit from mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders who are committed to your career growth and professional development.
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team, where your contributions are recognized, and your potential is nurtured.
The intent of this process is to fill the following positions:
↪ One (1) Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB), AS-03 Corporate Services Coordinator in Ottawa, ON
↪ Two (2) English Essential, AS-04 Safety Programs Officer positions in Esquimalt, BC.
↪One (1) Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB), AS-04 Occupational Health and Safety Officer in Ottawa, ON
↪One (1) Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB), AS-05 Senior Safety Officer in Ottawa, ON.
A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process, and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.
For future AS-04 and AS-05 positions with the Canadian Army only, this pool may also be used to fill vacancies in Wainwright (Alberta), Gagetown (New Brunswick), Moncton (New Brunswick), Halifax (Nova Scotia) and Kingston (Ontario).
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
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EDUCATION
ED1. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
Notes:
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.
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EXPERIENCE
AS03 ONLY:
EX1: Experience in coordinating internal training requests for an organization
EX2: Experience in coordinating the delivery of training or briefings to a group
EX3: Experience planning, coordinating and conducting evaluations or inspections related to health and safety.
EX4: Experience determining, understanding and interpreting relevant acts, legislation, regulations or directives.
AS-04 & AS-05
EX1. Experience in analyzing complex occupational health and safety issues.
EX2. Experience in providing advice and recommendations to committees and clients on occupational health and safety matters.
EX3. Experience interpreting occupational health and safety legislation in an operational or a corporate policy environment.
EX4. Experience in implementing health and safety programs or initiatives.
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ASSET EDUCATION
AEDUC1: Post-secondary education related to the field of health and safety.
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ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOC1. Occupational Health and Safety certificate
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ASSET EXPERIENCE
▶ ALL LEVELS
AEX1. Experience in delivering training and briefing sessions.
AEX2. Experience conducting Occupational Health and Safety inspections and investigations.
▶ AS04 and AS05 ONLY
AEX3. Experience in writing policy instruments.*
AEX4. Experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior management** on occupational health and safety matters.
* Policy instruments include but are not limited to briefing notes, policies, directives, standards, guidelines, orders, etc.
** Senior management is defined as Director level and above.
Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Information on language requirements
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COMPETENCIES
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Communication
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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
▶ The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you
apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the following designated groups: women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous Peoples.
Information on employment equity
In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
One or more of the following operational requirements may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional operational requirements could also be required, not listed below. The complete list of operational requirements will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.
ALL LEVELS
▶ Willingness and ability to occasionally work evenings and on weekends.
▶ Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
▶ Willingness and ability to travel by train, commercial air, ship, or road vehicle.
Various security clearances - Reliability, Secret, or Top Secret
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
If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
↪ Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.
▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.
▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.
▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.
▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
▶Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
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.