Officer, Field Health and Safety

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Location: 

Halifax, NS, CA

Other Location(s): 

Employment Type:  Full-Time

Job ID:  181650

Employment Type:  Full-Time

Job Requisition Id: 181650 
Business Function: Health and Safety 
Primary City: Halifax 
Other Location(s): 
Province: Nova Scotia 
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Employment Status: Term (6 months)
Language Requirement: English Essential 
Employee Class and Level: CPMGA01 
Number of Vacancies 1 
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/14/2024

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Provides Health & Safety (H&S) specialist services, advice and guidance to clients, stakeholders and policy owners in the interpretation, application and administration of Canada Labour Code requirements, Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR), and corporate policies and procedures. 

Provides H&S direction and support to corporate change initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance is achieved and safety performance is improved.

Contributes to the execution of the Corporation's Health and Safety strategy as well as annual Health & Safety Improvement Plans to meet the requirements of corporate standards, policies or practices and drive for continuous improvement in achieving the goal of zero injuries and illnesses.

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Officer, Health and Safety.

• Provides advice and guidance to clients, stakeholders and policy owners in the interpretation, application and administration of the Canada Labour Code; and provides a complete range of services in accordance with Federal regulations, legislation and corporate policies.

• Audits, monitors and evaluates safety policies, programs and procedures for compliance and improvement opportunities. Identifies trends, performance indicators and strategies for improvement. Recommends corrective actions and develops supportive programs as required.

• Develops strategies with clients to resolve contentious issues and complex problems, in many instances requiring collaboration with joint health and safety committees, unions, human resources, labour relations, regulators and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Provides technical safety expertise to Operations clients in areas such as ergonomics, industrial hygiene, workplace occupancy, equipment safety, root-cause investigations.

• Provides subject matter advice on Health and Safety training, awareness and prevention materials. Coaches and advises clients on effective incident investigation and preventative measures as it relates to workplace injuries, vehicle collisions, property damage and near miss incidents.

• Represents Health & Safety at various meetings, joint union/management committees, projects, external partners (federal, provincial regulators, Purolator etc.) and other work groups as required. 

• Maintains and develops effective relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure systems, policies and programs are relevant, effective and well implemented.

• Maintains and develops effective relationships with external stakeholders such as professionals in the field of Health and Safety to remain current on trends, developments, programs and practices, to exchange information and to contribute to the existing body of knowledge.

Education

• Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of relevant functional experience

• One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset

Other Candidate Requirements

• Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs

• Strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills

Provides Health & Safety (H&S) specialist services, advice and guidance to clients, stakeholders and policy owners in the interpretation, application and administration of Canada Labour Code requirements, Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR), and corporate policies and procedures. 

Provides H&S direction and support to corporate change initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance is achieved and safety performance is improved.

Contributes to the execution of the Corporation's Health and Safety strategy as well as annual Health & Safety Improvement Plans to meet the requirements of corporate standards, policies or practices and drive for continuous improvement in achieving the goal of zero injuries and illnesses.

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Officer, Health and Safety.

• Provides advice and guidance to clients, stakeholders and policy owners in the interpretation, application and administration of the Canada Labour Code; and provides a complete range of services in accordance with Federal regulations, legislation and corporate policies.

• Audits, monitors and evaluates safety policies, programs and procedures for compliance and improvement opportunities. Identifies trends, performance indicators and strategies for improvement. Recommends corrective actions and develops supportive programs as required.

• Develops strategies with clients to resolve contentious issues and complex problems, in many instances requiring collaboration with joint health and safety committees, unions, human resources, labour relations, regulators and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Provides technical safety expertise to Operations clients in areas such as ergonomics, industrial hygiene, workplace occupancy, equipment safety, root-cause investigations.

• Provides subject matter advice on Health and Safety training, awareness and prevention materials. Coaches and advises clients on effective incident investigation and preventative measures as it relates to workplace injuries, vehicle collisions, property damage and near miss incidents.

• Represents Health & Safety at various meetings, joint union/management committees, projects, external partners (federal, provincial regulators, Purolator etc.) and other work groups as required. 

• Maintains and develops effective relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure systems, policies and programs are relevant, effective and well implemented.

• Maintains and develops effective relationships with external stakeholders such as professionals in the field of Health and Safety to remain current on trends, developments, programs and practices, to exchange information and to contribute to the existing body of knowledge.

Education

• Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of relevant functional experience

• One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset

Other Candidate Requirements

• Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs

• Strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills

Provides Health & Safety (H&S) specialist services, advice and guidance to clients, stakeholders and policy owners in the interpretation, application and administration of Canada Labour Code requirements, Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR), and corporate policies and procedures. 

Provides H&S direction and support to corporate change initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance is achieved and safety performance is improved.

Contributes to the execution of the Corporation's Health and Safety strategy as well as annual Health & Safety Improvement Plans to meet the requirements of corporate standards, policies or practices and drive for continuous improvement in achieving the goal of zero injuries and illnesses.

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Officer, Health and Safety.

• Provides advice and guidance to clients, stakeholders and policy owners in the interpretation, application and administration of the Canada Labour Code; and provides a complete range of services in accordance with Federal regulations, legislation and corporate policies.

• Audits, monitors and evaluates safety policies, programs and procedures for compliance and improvement opportunities. Identifies trends, performance indicators and strategies for improvement. Recommends corrective actions and develops supportive programs as required.

• Develops strategies with clients to resolve contentious issues and complex problems, in many instances requiring collaboration with joint health and safety committees, unions, human resources, labour relations, regulators and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Provides technical safety expertise to Operations clients in areas such as ergonomics, industrial hygiene, workplace occupancy, equipment safety, root-cause investigations.

• Provides subject matter advice on Health and Safety training, awareness and prevention materials. Coaches and advises clients on effective incident investigation and preventative measures as it relates to workplace injuries, vehicle collisions, property damage and near miss incidents.

• Represents Health & Safety at various meetings, joint union/management committees, projects, external partners (federal, provincial regulators, Purolator etc.) and other work groups as required. 

• Maintains and develops effective relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure systems, policies and programs are relevant, effective and well implemented.

• Maintains and develops effective relationships with external stakeholders such as professionals in the field of Health and Safety to remain current on trends, developments, programs and practices, to exchange information and to contribute to the existing body of knowledge.

Education

• Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of relevant functional experience

• One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset

Other Candidate Requirements

• Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs

• Strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills

Provides Health & Safety (H&S) specialist services, advice and guidance to clients, stakeholders and policy owners in the interpretation, application and administration of Canada Labour Code requirements, Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR), and corporate policies and procedures. 

Provides H&S direction and support to corporate change initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance is achieved and safety performance is improved.

Contributes to the execution of the Corporation's Health and Safety strategy as well as annual Health & Safety Improvement Plans to meet the requirements of corporate standards, policies or practices and drive for continuous improvement in achieving the goal of zero injuries and illnesses.

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Officer, Health and Safety.

• Provides advice and guidance to clients, stakeholders and policy owners in the interpretation, application and administration of the Canada Labour Code; and provides a complete range of services in accordance with Federal regulations, legislation and corporate policies.

• Audits, monitors and evaluates safety policies, programs and procedures for compliance and improvement opportunities. Identifies trends, performance indicators and strategies for improvement. Recommends corrective actions and develops supportive programs as required.

• Develops strategies with clients to resolve contentious issues and complex problems, in many instances requiring collaboration with joint health and safety committees, unions, human resources, labour relations, regulators and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Provides technical safety expertise to Operations clients in areas such as ergonomics, industrial hygiene, workplace occupancy, equipment safety, root-cause investigations.

• Provides subject matter advice on Health and Safety training, awareness and prevention materials. Coaches and advises clients on effective incident investigation and preventative measures as it relates to workplace injuries, vehicle collisions, property damage and near miss incidents.

• Represents Health & Safety at various meetings, joint union/management committees, projects, external partners (federal, provincial regulators, Purolator etc.) and other work groups as required. 

• Maintains and develops effective relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure systems, policies and programs are relevant, effective and well implemented.

• Maintains and develops effective relationships with external stakeholders such as professionals in the field of Health and Safety to remain current on trends, developments, programs and practices, to exchange information and to contribute to the existing body of knowledge.

Education

• Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of relevant functional experience

• One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset

Other Candidate Requirements

• Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs

• Strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills

Provides Health & Safety (H&S) specialist services, advice and guidance to clients, stakeholders and policy owners in the interpretation, application and administration of Canada Labour Code requirements, Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR), and corporate policies and procedures. 

Provides H&S direction and support to corporate change initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance is achieved and safety performance is improved.

Contributes to the execution of the Corporation's Health and Safety strategy as well as annual Health & Safety Improvement Plans to meet the requirements of corporate standards, policies or practices and drive for continuous improvement in achieving the goal of zero injuries and illnesses.

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Officer, Health and Safety.

• Provides advice and guidance to clients, stakeholders and policy owners in the interpretation, application and administration of the Canada Labour Code; and provides a complete range of services in accordance with Federal regulations, legislation and corporate policies.

• Audits, monitors and evaluates safety policies, programs and procedures for compliance and improvement opportunities. Identifies trends, performance indicators and strategies for improvement. Recommends corrective actions and develops supportive programs as required.

• Develops strategies with clients to resolve contentious issues and complex problems, in many instances requiring collaboration with joint health and safety committees, unions, human resources, labour relations, regulators and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Provides technical safety expertise to Operations clients in areas such as ergonomics, industrial hygiene, workplace occupancy, equipment safety, root-cause investigations.

• Provides subject matter advice on Health and Safety training, awareness and prevention materials. Coaches and advises clients on effective incident investigation and preventative measures as it relates to workplace injuries, vehicle collisions, property damage and near miss incidents.

• Represents Health & Safety at various meetings, joint union/management committees, projects, external partners (federal, provincial regulators, Purolator etc.) and other work groups as required. 

• Maintains and develops effective relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure systems, policies and programs are relevant, effective and well implemented.

• Maintains and develops effective relationships with external stakeholders such as professionals in the field of Health and Safety to remain current on trends, developments, programs and practices, to exchange information and to contribute to the existing body of knowledge.

Education

• Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of relevant functional experience

• One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset

Other Candidate Requirements

• Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs

• Strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy. 

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.
 

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

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