Provincial Specialist Mining Health & Safety (MHS)

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If you possess a strong health and safety foundation in the Mining sector this may be an opportunity for you. We are looking for a qualified individual to plan, develop and evaluate provincial policies and programs specific to the Mining Health and Safety program with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

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About the job

- Evaluate proposed and existing enforcement regulations, policies and programs
- Provide technical program knowledge and develops sector specific standards and guidelines
- Work collaboratively with health and safety partners and stakeholders to develop prevention strategies and promote outreach programs
- Lead and/or participate on provincial occupational health and safety program and policy development projects

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What you bring to the team

Occupational Health and Safety and Mining Sector Knowledge

• You have experience applying relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Trades, Qualification and Apprenticeship Act, Apprenticeship and Certification Act, Regulation for Mines and Mining Plants and Designated Substance Regulations) and applicable codes and standards in the mining sector.
• You know workplace health and safety principles related to safety, work procedures and processes, use of equipment, machinery, tools and devices to identify safety or health hazards related to job performance or exposure to substances which may compromise the health and safety of workers.
• You understand technical, scientific and professional (e.g. engineering knowledge) issues and current mining developments and trends in health and safety in other jurisdictions.

Policy and Program Development Knowledge

• You have knowledge of policy and program development principles/techniques and government policy development and approval processes.
• You have knowledge of government planning processes, program performance measures and program effectiveness criteria to enable planning and development of program and mining sector-specific strategies, standards and policies.

Research and Analytical Skills

• You have demonstrated research, qualitative/quantitative analyses and synthesis to assess program effectiveness and efficiency.
• You know statistical methods, economic theories, information systems and systems programming to access and interpret data, support research and policy/program development activities.
• You can conduct environmental scans, risk assessments and analyze directions, trends, standards and policies for health and safety within the mining sector to interpret findings and develop options/recommendations to address impacts.

Communication, Consultation and Negotiation Skills

• You have proven communication, interpersonal and consultation skills to liaise with stakeholders, balance competing interests, and provide information at coroner's inquests and court proceedings, deliver presentations and prepare briefing materials and issue notes.
• You have negotiation, conflict-resolution and consensus-building skills to reconcile different positions and persuade clients/stakeholders to adopt alternative response to resolve problems/conflicts.

Leadership and Project Management Skills

• You are a proven leader and have experience managing and leading projects including developing terms of reference, timelines and desired outcomes.
• You have experience using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets. power point and graphics to prepare briefing materials, presentations and correspondence.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service).
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• N-LB-141189/19

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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.