Description

Our government client is seeking a special advisor in expertise of Occupational Health and Safety.

Duties

• Identifies EHS program needs for the NCA, identifies priorities and recommends strategies to address them.
• Facilitates and guides the implementation of corporate EHS plans, policies and systems and the application of EHS regulatory requirements to PWGSC Area operations.
• Monitors, evaluates and reports on NCA compliance with federal, provincial and municipal EHS acts, regulations, codes and standards.
• Plans, organizes and oversees, or personally undertakes, EHS investigations within the NCA.
• Designs, develops, implements and delivers NCA EHS communications plans and information and training sessions.
• Participates, as an operational expert, on EHS multi-jurisdictional project teams.
• Develops and maintains working relations with PWGSC EHS program stakeholders in the NCA.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience in administering occupational health and safety (OHS) program activities in an operational work environment, providing advice and guidance to managers/supervisors and employee representatives.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of federal and provincial OHS regulations, standards and industry codes of practice.
• Experience in facilitating the resolution of Occupational Health and Safety issues.

• Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code Part II and its Regulations.
• Knowledge of the National Joint Council directive governing occupational health and safety.
• Knowledge of federal policies, directives and procedures governing occupational health and safety.
• Knowledge of principles of modern Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

• Ability to research and analyse data to highlight trends and make recommendations.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex matters related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and present training sessions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

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