Apply By: Friday, November 4, 2022 11:59 pm EDT
Competition Status: Application Screening

Fewer than thirty individuals applied for this opportunity.

We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

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Health, Safety and Wellness Advisor

Job ID:
189434
Open Targeted
Organization:
Ontario Science Centre
Division:
Corporate Services - Human Resources
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary (12 months, with possible extension)
Job code:
I0802B - Human Resources49
Salary:
$76,231.00 - $109,842.00 Per year

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you will design and implement strategic health and safety programs and initiatives that help keep our employees safe? Consider this challenging role within the Corporate Services Branch, Human Resources where you will work closely with the OSC and OPS partners to protect and promote employee health and safety, and help create a workplace that is safe, healthy, and free from harassment and violence.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

About the job

You will:
• Lead the implementation of the OSC Occupational Health and Safety Management System
• Lead OSC-specific and/or corporate health, safety and wellness initiatives with a broad organizational focus and impact
• provide strategic advice to senior management about health, safety and wellness trends and programs
• Develop and promote communications and events related to health safety and wellness, including newsletters, website materials, webinars, and wellness initiatives
• Lead and conduct research and analysis to identify, evaluate and provide recommendations on emerging health and safety issues and trends

What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge

• You have demonstrated ability to interpret and apply Health and Safety legislation, policies, programs, and procedures, as well as an understanding of strategic human resources initiatives and programs relating to organizational health, safety and wellness

Consultation and Communication Skills

• You have the demonstrated ability to employ consultative skills, good judgment, tact and political acuity to provide sound advice and collaborate effectively with leaders, stakeholders, and enterprise partners
• You have the proven ability to develop and implement health and safety policies, programs, Standard Operating Procedures, briefing notes, presentations and research reports
• You have well developed oral and written communication skills to effectively prepare reports and make presentations to employees, stakeholders, colleagues and senior management

Research and Analytical Skills

• You can apply your research and analytical skills to review and analyze business goals, health and safety issues and prepare appropriate recommendations to senior management

Project Management Skills

• You have experience using project management techniques to effectively lead planning and development of various initiatives and programs and to establish priorities and meet deadlines

Additional information:

Apply by:
Friday, November 4, 2022 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Management Compensation Plan
Work hours:
Category:
Human Resources
Posted on:
Friday, October 21, 2022

Note:

  • T-SC-189434/22


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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