ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ONTARIO WORKERS? RECEIVE EXTENSIVE AND EXCELLENT TRAINING TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE EVOLVING WORKPLACES AND TO ADD AND DEVELOP NEW SKILLS TO YOUR TOOLBOX? ENTER INTO TRULY REWARDING WORK WITH A SUPPORTIVE TEAM OF PASSIONATE PROFFESIONALS? The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development contributes to the prosperity of Ontario by advancing health, safety, fairness and productive relationships in the workplace and the broader community.
In this role, you will be part of a regional and corporate team of professionals consisting of: occupational hygiene consultants, ergonomists, engineers, radiation specialists and medical consultants.
We are looking for passionate professional ergonomic consultants, whether you are ready to start your career as a new graduate or gain valuable experience in your existing career. The Ontario Public Service is an employer of choice and here at Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development we provide the following sought after employment benefits:
• Competitive benefits package
• Competitive pension plan
• Work-life balance
• Hybrid work options
• Compressed work weeks
• Career growth and development
• Training, development and education programs
• Succession planning streams for management, policy and educational positions
• Travel, meals and hospitality (lodging) paid by Employer
• Fleet vehicles for your use of which maintenance and gas is paid for by the Employer
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• get an opportunity to gain a breadth of experience in ergonomic task analysis, workplace design and evaluation and provide professional advice and consultation on related issues and hazards during workplace inspections and investigations
• act as agents in the enforcement of other applicable legislation such as: Hazardous Products Act, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Regulation, Fire Code and Building Code Applications, First Aid Requirement
• enforce the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Act's regulations including the Regulations for Industrial Establishments, Health Care and Residential Facilities Regulations, Construction Projects and Mines & Mining Plants
• visit various types of industrial, construction, healthcare and mining work sites to conduct inspections and investigations
• collect scientific data of an ergonomic nature and analyze how the job is performed and assess the risks and hazards to workers based on the measurements taken and the types of injuries incurred
• provide consultation, advice, recommendations to Ministry inspectors and workplace representatives
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidates providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• Travel and work after hours may be required.
• This position requires the successful candidate to hold a professional designation in Ergonomics, or the ability to obtain the certification within 1 year from the Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists (CCCPE), Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) or equivalent.
Please note the extensive professional CCPE certification requirements can be found
here and the extensive professional BCPE requirements can be found
here. To be able to obtain the certification within 1 year would mean that you are already well in the process of completing the years of mandatory requirements to obtain the certification or already hold the certification.
Technical knowledge:
• you have advanced knowledge, understanding and training in the subspecialties of ergonomics such as kinesiology, human kinetics, psychology, physiology, biomechanics and/or equivalent experience in Occupational Ergonomics including ergonomic assessment methodologies
• you have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Relevant policies, standards and practices to identify and evaluate occupational health and safety hazards
Communication skills:
• you have well developed communication skills to promote compliance, provide advice and consultation
• you have the ability to accurately document and convey confidential and sensitive information with demonstrated experience in report writing including preparing technical ergonomic reports
• you have conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with, impact, and influence others to a logical or appropriate course of action
• you can respect differing interests and conflicting priorities in possible emotional circumstances
• you have the ability to tactfully and professionally deal with contentious and emotionally charged work situations
Analytical, research and investigative skills:
• you have the ability to enforce, interpret, apply, and explain legislation
• you have experience contributing your ergonomic knowledge, understanding and training to workplace inspections and investigations
• you have experience conducting inspections and investigations including interviewing experience and experience handling evidence
• you have reasoning, evaluative and analytical skills to interpret information, assess compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, or standards, and determine strategies/actions to be taken
• you have knowledge of or experience with legal, court, or quasi-judicial procedures
Other important skills:
• you use tact and good judgement to make recommendations in situations when required
• you have knowledge of or experience with computer information technology, computer databases, and business software applications
• you have planning and organizational skills to co-ordinate own workload
