ANTICIPATORY PROCESS

ANTICIPATORY PROCESS - Construction and Maintenance Health and Safety Advisor

Reference number: SVC23J--
Selection process number: -SVC-HQ-EA- Public Services and Procurement Canada - Human Resources Branch - Workplace Services and Culture
Ottawa (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec)
EG-06
$84, to $,

For further information on the organization, please visit

Self-declaration:

Closing date: 15 December - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

Please note that only those applicants who meet the ( ) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

Duties

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In addition to working in an office environment, the incumbent must conduct investigations, inspections, audits, site surveys and health and safety compliance monitoring activities on construction projects and maintenance work sites where there is a requirement to occasionally climb ladders, scaffolding, visit roofs and boiler rooms with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, inclement weather, etc. as well as travelling on rough work sites where undulating/uneven terrain exists and being exposed to high risk hazards.

The work requires continual periods of standing, walking and climbing while conducting inspections. Entering hazardous locations and confined spaces when inspecting work with a view of health and safety compliance of staff, contractors and visitors. The work may also involve lifting, carrying and/or maneuvering light/medium weight and heavy objects or instruments that weigh less than 10 kg.

The employee will be required to wear protective clothing which may increase body heat load, such as hardhat, coveralls, safety boots, glasses, gloves, respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, life jacket, etc.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.
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Intent of the process

Our intent is to staff positions within the National Capital Region, however, various locations may also be considered in anticipation of future needs.

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at PSPC with various tenures (term indeterminate), language requirements (English essential, French essential, English French essential, bilingual imperative: BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC and/ security clearance requirements (reliability secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

*Partially qualified simply means that the candidates will be deemed qualified except for the linguistic and security profiles which will be evaluated at a later date should the candidate be considered for an appointment.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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Successful completion of a post-secondary certification program in Occupational Health and Safety or a combination of education, training and/or experience related to construction or maintenance safety.

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Significant* experience working in construction or maintenance safety in Ontario and Quebec.

Significant* experience applying, implementing and monitoring compliance to the Ontario and Quebec legislative requirements related to construction sites or maintenance activities.

Significant* experience providing advice to management, trades and workers regarding the interpretation and application of provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation including Acts, Codes, Regulations, Standards and industry codes of practice.

Significant* experience in the development and the delivery of presentations, health and safety training programs or information sessions.

Significant* experience planning, organizing and oversight of investigations into accident causations, hazard identification and assessment, and worksite inspections.

Significant* experience working on multi-disciplinary project teams and developing partnerships (for example: with organizations and regulatory agencies)

*Significant experience will be evaluated in regard to the amount, complexity, and diversity of the work handled, and the level of autonomy demonstrated.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

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Certification or eligibility for certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional or equivalency.
Certified in a construction or maintenance compulsory or voluntary trade.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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Knowledge of Ontario and Quebec provincial construction or industrial safety legislation.

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Ability to analyze and evaluate documentation related to construction or maintenance safety.
Ability to assess, develop and deliver training or awareness sessions.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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Client Service Competency (Delivers high-quality client service -Level 1)
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others

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Judgment
Attention to detail

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the Other information section.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

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