Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

The _Employment Equity Act_, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

**City**: Ottawa

**Organizational Unit**: Health, Safety and Environment Branch

**Classification**: AS-4

**Tenure**: Term

**Duration**:1 year

**Language Requirements**: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

**Work Arrangements**: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week or a minimum of 60% of their regular work schedule at their own expense.

Assignments and secondments may be considered according to NRC's policies.

**Discover the possible**:
Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC), recently named one of Canada’s 2025 Top Employers for Young People, a 2025 Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers

As Canada’s leading research and technology organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

**The Role**:
We are looking for a Health Safety and Environment Advisor to support our Health, Safety and Environment Branch (HSE). The Health Safety and Environment Advisor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

**Your primary responsibilities**:

- Advising, promoting and coaching management and employees on relevant HSE work standards, tools, practices, procedures, and regulations;
- Assisting with hazardous occurrence incident investigations, identification of causes and appropriate measures;
- Participating in the development of the site's/clients’ HSE strategy and setting of pertinent goals and action plans;
- Working with clients to identify adequate HSE resources (outsourced training or services) and required PPE for the specific tasks;
- Actively participating in operational and group meetings, townhalls, committees as required.

**What we are looking for**:

- Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to learn about new clients, new policies and programs;
- Demonstrated experience in the implementation of safety programs in mostly industrial or research environments;
- Fine tuned analytical and communication skills.

**Your work environment**:

- NRC is involved with innovative research in transportation, engineering, life and medical sciences, and emerging technologies in computer science, electronics, astronomy and nanotechnology each with its own unique HSE challenges
- Each research area presents a variety of aspects ranging from worker health and protection, to animal safety, biosafety, radiation safety, hazardous materials management, noise and air emissions, waste waters, species at risk, and the list goes on
- NRC’s HSE Branch works in collaboration with the research centres to proactively establish, promote and implement best practices in HSE management enabling the health and safety of our employees, our neighbouring communities and the protection of our environment
- You will partner with your assigned clients in the research centres and corporate branches to expand upon a HSE culture that works proactively.

**Why work with us?**
- Immersion in a world of research and innovation
- Canada’s success in the innovation ecosystem
- Passion combined with purpose
- Teamwork and collaboration
- A diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace
- Work-life balance options
- Learning and professional development opportunities
- Competitive benefits such as:

- Comprehensive health and dental plans
- Equitable vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements
- Exhaustive disability insurance and pension plans

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
Bachelor’s degree in science (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, environment), engineering, or industrial hygiene.

Equivalent level of training, knowledge and experience may be considered (as an alternate to the above).

**Assets but not a requirement**:

- OSH or Environmental certifi