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Health and Safety Specialist
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division:
Land and Water Division, Ontario Parks Branch, Operations and Development Section
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension
Job code:
05473 - Occup Health & Safety Advisor
Salary:
$1,237.46 - $1,546.32 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you an excellent communicator with knowledge of emergency management and health and safety programs, standards and legislation?
If so, then consider this new position with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• lead the development and implementation of emergency management initiatives for Ontario Parks
• coordinate the design, development, delivery and assessment of testing and training exercises as it relates to emergency situations
• engage with ministry staff, other OPS ministries/agencies and other government organizations/agencies on behalf of Ontario Parks
• lead the development of assessments to ensure a consistent approach to emergency management, health, safety and wellness within Ontario Parks
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Technical knowledge:
• knowledge of project planning, implementation, management and evaluation theories, principles and methodologies to lead/conduct delivery of the branch responsibilities for emergency management program delivery, health, safety and wellness strategies/initiatives or other projects as assigned
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• communication skills in order to produce, update and review proposals, briefing notes and other executive documentation that is highly sensitive in nature
• relationship management and negotiation skills to establish partnerships to be able to work cooperatively on new delivery initiatives and reforms, while also gaining support for program objectives and resolving issues
• presentation and persuasion skills to provide issues management advice, and to explain policy or program recommendations to ministry management
Analytical skills:
• analytical skills in order to critically evaluate program, policy and implementation plans to identify and resolve issues and risks; and to perform audits
• evaluative skills in order to identify business needs, develop project plans, and identify and resolve planning/manage issues
• implementation/delivery skills in order to develop program implementation plans that meet program mandate/objectives, plan strategically, identify and assess challenges, limitations and opportunities
Computer proficiency:
• ability to proficiently use common office productivity software, such as email, internet, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications, in order to prepare materials, conduct research and analysis, and share information
Apply by:
Monday, November 16, 2020 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Friday, October 23, 2020
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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