Apply By: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
Competition Status: Posting Cancelled
Approximately 30 individuals applied for this opportunity.
Due to operational reasons the recruitment for this position has been cancelled.
To look for other job opportunities that match your skills and experience go to Job Search. You may also subscribe to our Job Alert service to receive emails when new jobs open up that match your determined search criteria.
Thank you for your interest in the Ontario Public Service.
Organization:
Ministry of Labour
Division:
Occupational Health and Safety Branch
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
MDA01 - Medical Advisor 1
This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of thousands of Ontarians and to be on the leading edge of transforming workplace health and safety.
Your expertise in occupational health and safety medicine will ensure that policies and programs are truly effective in protecting workers from injury, illness and disease.
In joining the Ontario Public Service, you will not only start a new job, but will launch into a career of endless possibilities. You will have variety and challenge in your work, have access to formal and informal continuous learning opportunities, and have the ability to pursue career advancement and development. We offer comprehensive benefits, a valuable Employee Assistance Program, numerous employee recognition and engagement initiatives, social networks and a focus on work-life balance. Is it any wonder we are again one of Canada's Top 100 Employers?
About the job
In this role you will:
-Investigate hazardous working conditions and identify solutions to address health and safety issues in workplaces across the region.
-Provide expert medical advice and guidance to regional staff, and build effective relationships with key stakeholders to develop greater collaboration in health and safety initiatives.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
- You have a degree in medicine from a university of recognized standing
- You have a licence to practice medicine in Ontario or ability to obtain a licence to practice medicine in Ontario within a suitable time frame
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
- You have demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply the theories, principles, practices and current developments of occupational health and safety medicine
- You have knowledge of changing workplace environment conditions, needs and techniques in a variety of mining, construction and manufacturing processes and healthcare sectors
- You have broad knowledge and understanding of toxicology, epidemiology, bio-statistics, occupational hygiene and industrial/healthcare workplace processes and problems
- You have the demonstrated ability to interpret and apply related legislation, such as the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Other Skills:
- You have communication, and relationship management skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders
- You have research, analytical, evaluation and problem solving skills
- You have organizational and time management skills
- You have leadership, teamwork, and program management skills
Apply by:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 505 University Avenue, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Management Compensation Plan
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
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.
Strengthening Ontario, together