Centre Safety Coordinator

4 months ago


Agassiz, Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Full time

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Agassiz (British Columbia)
EG-05
Immediate need is to staff one (1) temporary full-time position for a period of 2.5 years
$78,909 to $99,200

**Closing date: 5 September 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

**Important messages**:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Why work at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada?
- Work-life balance
- Benefits - Extended medical and dental plan, paid vacation and statutory holidays
- Pension Plan
- Guaranteed full time hours - 37.5 hour work week

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Your must include your education, professional certification, current and past jobs and associated duties.

Your will be used as the primary tool in the screening process. The resume may be used to substantiate the information provided.

Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada:

**Work environment**:
AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.
- The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network.
- The Indigenous Network Circle.
- The Managers' Community.
- The Persons with Disabilities Network.
- The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training.
- The Visible Minorities Network.
- The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network.
- The Young Professional's Network.

**Intent of the process**:
Immediate need: 1 full-time temporary position (2.5 year term).
- Please note that this position requires on-site presence in Agassiz, British Columbia.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, they may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

EDUCATION
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in agriculture, biology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry or in another field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
- Experience in implementing and monitoring compliance with health and safety programs in laboratory and field environments.
- Experience coordinating workplace inspections and accident investigations.

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of laboratory methodologies and operations.
- Knowledge of biosafety and biosecurity programs, practices and regulations.
- Knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and the Canada Labour Code Part II.
- Knowledge of the safe handling and disposal procedures for biological and chemical hazardous materials.
- Knowledge of the requirements and usage of personal protective equipment, including respirators.

COMPETENCIES
- Teamwork
- Planning and organization
- Initiative
- Interactive Communication
- Concern for Safety

ABILITIES
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
- Ability to research, analyze and synthesize information.
- Ability to make decisions within assigned authority and discretion.
- Ability to train employees on safety practices and monitor for compliance.

ASSET EXPERIENCES
- Experience conducting risk assessments in a science or laboratory setting.
- Experience providing safety training, including emergency responses and spill responses.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of containment standards for facilities handling plant pests.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
English essential

Information on language requirements

**Conditions of employment**:
Reliability Status security clearance
- Possession of a valid, class 5 British Columbia driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
- With appropriate safety precautions in place, able and willing to work in laboratory, greenhouse and field conditions.
- Under normal safety precautions, able and willing to work with hazardous materials.
- Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain throughout employment Respiratory Program Administrator certification.
- Ability and willingness to serve as the local Biological Safety Officer.
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain throughout


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