Apply By: Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:59 pm EST
Competition Status: Application Screening

Approximately 198 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 Specialist - Industrial Hygiene

Job ID:
223067
Organization:
Treasury Board Secretariat
Division:
HR Service Delivery Division, Centre for Employee Health, Safety and Wellness
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary - up to 18 months with possible extension
Job code:
I0802A - Human Resources41
Salary:
$76,231.00 - $109,842.00 Per year

Are you passionate about workplace safety? We are seeking a Health and Safety Specialist with expertise in Industrial Hygiene to join the Centre for Employee Health, Safety and Wellness, Health and Safety Services team in Treasury Board Secretariat. Use your knowledge of health and safety regulations, occupational hygiene, and relevant legislation to identify and evaluate hazards, and develop OPS wide health and safety programs. Your strong communication and analytical skills will help you promote compliance, provide advice, and develop effective strategies. If you have the judgment and knowledge to make impactful recommendations, we want you on our team! Apply now to make a difference in workplace safety.

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

In this role, you will:

•Provide enterprise and ministry specific occupational hygiene advice and support.
•Develop OPS wide health and safety programs and training materials to support ministry compliance with a focus on industrial hygiene related topics.
•Provide specialist consultation, advice and issues management to support team members, senior management, HR and line managers in addressing complex health and safety related matters.
•Review data, research and analyze information and reports to prepare recommendations on strategies, tools, policies and processes.
•Engage partners and stakeholders as needed to support the section's program development and advisory services work.
•Stay current on emerging health and safety issues, legislative changes, trends, and best practices.

What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge:

• 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.
• You have knowledge of occupational hygiene principles and methods.
• You have knowledge of physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, and industrial ventilation as they relate to occupational hygiene.
• You have knowledge of federal and provincial occupational health and safety legislation.

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 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.

Project Management, Judgement, and Prioritization Skills:

• You have project management and organizations skills to lead and deliver on branch projects and initiatives.
• You use tact and good judgment to make recommendations and provide advice in situations when required.
• You have planning and organizational skills to coordinate your own workload.

Analytical and Research Skills:

• You have the ability to interpret, apply, and explain legislation.
• 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.

Additional information:

Apply by:
Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation group:
Management Compensation Plan
Work hours:
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Thursday, January 16, 2025

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.

    Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division 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.

    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.
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