Advisor, Health, Safety and Wellness

Parliamentary Protective Service - Human Resources Sector - Health, Safety and Wellness
Ottawa (Ontario)
PE-02, PE-03, PE-04 - The position is at the PSA-8 group and level.
$84,952 to $111,791 (Annual salary is based on a 35-hour work week)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parliamentary Protective Service

**Closing date: 19 October 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region.

**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

**Duties**:
The Advisor, Health, Safety and Wellness, is responsible for planning, developing and managing the delivery of OHS advice and services for the PPS and its employees. Various programs and services relating to firearms, equipment, and safety, training, fitness, mental health, and ergonomics must be reviewed, developed, re-designed and implemented as part of the health and safety mandate. This role plays a lead in ensuring these programs and services are delivered.

**Work environment**:
What we offer:

- Paid Training
- Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
- 35-hour standard work week
- Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
- Free on-site fitness facilities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Flexible work schedules (minimum 2 days in the office per week) While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required
- Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
- Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

**Intent of the process**:
The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within the PPS.

**Positions to be filled**: 1

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

EDUCATION:
A university degree in a relevant field such as, but not limited to, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, science or nursing or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
- The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:
EX1: Recent* and significant** experience providing advice and making recommendations to managers and clients on Occupational Health and Safety and Environment (OHSE) matters.

EX2: Significant** experience in the interpretation of legislation, regulations or policies related to Occupational Health and Safety and Environment (OSHE).

EX3: Experience in supervising investigations related to Occupational Health and Safety and Environment (OHSE).

DEFINITIONS:

- Recent means within the past five (5) years.

**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis for over a given period of time.

ASSETS:
OPERATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Safety-related designation such as Certified Occupational Health Nurse OR Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) OR Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) or equivalent.

Regulated health care professional designation in good standing.

EXPERIENCES:
AEX1- Experience in a security or law enforcement work environment.

AEX2- Experience in human resources within the public service (including separated agencies and crown corporations).

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Second language self-assessment test:
Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGES:
K1- Knowledge of trends, policies, direction and guidance related to mental health and wellness in the workplace that pertain to the federal public service.

K2- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Federal departments and central agencies in the area of mental health and wellness.

K3- Knowledge of current and emerging trends, priorities and issues related to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

COMPETENCIES:
Teamwork and collaboration
Thinking Skills
Client Service Orientation
Leadership
Communication

OTHER COMPETENCY:
Organizational Skills

**Conditions of employment**:
You must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and an Enhanced Reliability Status. The process involves a background investigation that includes:

- a loyalty assessment;
- law enforcement verifications;
- credit and financial verifications;
- a security interview wherein questions may includ