Health and Safety Advisor

**Summary of duties**:
Nokiiwin Tribal Council requires one (1) experienced, knowledgeable, and motivated Health & Safety Advisor. Working in a team centered environment, and reporting to the Community Development Manager, the Health & Safety Advisor will work with both the Health Safety & Wellness Advisor and the G’minoomaadozimin Steering Committee to develop and roll out Health & Safety projects within Nokiiwin’s member First Nation communities.

**Related Duties**:

- Provide technical support in all aspects of health and safety compliance to Nokiiwin member First Nation communities, economic development initiatives, small business, and entrepreneurs
- Identify ways to address health and safety issues from a community and business perspective at the level of Chief and Council and individual community members
- Develop all relating workplans, budgets, policies, and procedures
- Develop and execute the project plan with key milestones and deliverables
- Coordinate services and training within communities in a timely manner
- Identify evidence-based best practices for First Nation health & safety services
- Work with Steering Committee representatives of Nokiiwin member First Nations
- Act as a liaison between communities and Nokiiwin’s partner Health & Safety Associations
- Explore opportunities to partner with other SME’s that can build synergy to support the initiative and the communities moving forward
- Manage overall budget, approval of allocations, and maintenance of appropriate documentation

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in health & safety along with proven experience in a related field demonstrating a federal and provincial understanding of health and safety. First Nations health & safety experience considered an asset.
- Education and/or experience in human resources from a generalist capacity
- Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional preferred or willingness to obtain
- Experience in building/rolling out a health & safety program; applicable training, policies/procedures
- Ability to teach others how to conduct workplace inspections, report findings and assess unsafe situations
- Strong coordination skills to organize an annual health & safety conference
- Experience with project management and project management principles
- Knowledge of the issues facing First Nations communities and members
- Strong communication, time management, problem solving and business writing skills
- Experience with facilitation and knowledge First Nation community engagement protocols
- Must be computer literate including MS Office and Internet use
- Fluency in Anishinaabe, knowledge and appreciation of Anishnaabe culture and heritage are assets
- Valid driver’s license and current satisfactory criminal reference check is required
- Ability to travel extensively and work in Nokiiwin communities
- Successful completion of a Level 1: Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)
- Please send your cover letter, resume, and 3 work-related references by:
**Attention: Human Resources, Nokiiwin Tribal Council**

**Deadline for Application: November 25, 2024**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 7 months

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Knowledge of the issues facing First Nations communities and members

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Health & Safety: 2 years (preferred)
- Project Management: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-25
Expected start date: 2024-12-08