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.
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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.