Occupational Health

**_Join Nasittuq for a unique and rewarding experience_**

**Nasittuq provides Operation & Maintenance services for the North Warning System (NWS). The NWS is a joint Canada and United States early-warning radar system with 47 sites located in Northern Canada; a Control Centre and Support Centre located in North Bay, ON and a Contract Management Office located in Ottawa, ON.**

**Scope**:
The Occupational Health & Safety Officer is responsible for the establishment of all policies and procedures relating to safety in accordance with Contractual and Regulatory requirements, which includes monitoring for the well-being of employees, ensuring safety on premises, and conducting on-site safety inspections.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare, maintain, and implement the Occupational Health & Safety Plan (OH&SP)
- Establish and maintain Health and Safety related Policies and Procedures
- Conduct safety inspections at all sites in frequency required by the NWS Statement of Work (SOW) documenting and tracking corrective action requirements
- Establish, review and maintain OH&S training Programs
- Conduct OH&S training for Nasittuq staff
- Support Occupational Health and Safety Committees
- Develop programs regarding safety procedures and accident prevention
- Investigate medical emergencies and occupational health and safety incidents and prepare monthly incident statistics and subsequent reports
- Compile/submit the annual OH&S report to Employment & Skills Development Canada (ESDC)
- Ensure compliance of the OH&SP with current federal, provincial, and territorial legislation as appropriate, as well as the SOW, by regularly reviewing these publications, and making recommendations for amendments to the Fire & Safety Supervisor
- Administer the requirements of the Hazard Prevention Program
- Investigate, document, and report all significant incidents
- Mentor Junior Health and Safety Officer
- Performs other duties/projects as assigned, to support the overall program and mission, and other initiatives of Nasittuq

**Qualifications**:
**EDUCATION**:

- Minimum 2-year diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from a recognized academic program

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Three (3) years’ related experience in a safety position

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES**:

- Proven report writing skills and experience
- Comfortable with working for extended periods in an isolated environment
- Knowledge of federal, provincial/territorial safety legislation, codes, and guidelines pertaining to the operations of the NWS sites
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity with an understanding of work in the Canadian Arctic
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Experience using Maximo software
- Hold a valid driver’s license, class “G”
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work/contribute well independently and in a team environment
- Adaptability and ability to manage priorities with attention to detail and work cross-culturally

**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Applicants must be certified as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional or eligible for designation as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional

**EFFORT**:

- Work normally takes place in an office environment and requires little physical effort
- ** Regular travel to remote arctic locations required**

**APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY.**

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- Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation._