Ergonomic Consultant

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.

**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.

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 workplace design and evaluation and provide professional advice and consultation on related issues and hazards
- enforce the Occupational Health and Safety Act including the workplace harassment provisions and the Act's regulations that includes the Health Care and Residential Facilities Regulations
- enforce the Building Opportunities for the Skilled Trades Act (BOSTA) and associated regulations
- act as agents in the enforcement of other applicable legislation such as: Hazardous Products Act, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Act, Fire Code and Building Code Applications, First Aid Requirement
- 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 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**:
**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
- 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 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 planning and organizational skills to co-ordinate own workload

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 3 English Permanent, 5001 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Driver's License History
- 2 English Permanent, 1290 Central Pkwy W, Mississauga, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Driver's License History
- 1 English Permanent, 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Driver's License History

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions**Schedule**:
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- 6**Category**:

- Science and Engineering**Posted on**:

- Thursday, November 2, 2023**Note**:
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Co