Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (OHS)

About the position

Work environment

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

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Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.

What do we offer?

At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:

A career among a dynamic and dedicated team

Opportunities for advancement

A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment

A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

In line with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) direction, the Department of National Defence has adopted a common hybrid work model where employees work at their designated worksite at least 3 days each week, or 60% of their regular schedule. Some positions may require full-time on-site presence.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to staff a permanent position at each location: Île de Montréal (Quebec), Saint-Jean (Quebec), Valcartier (Quebec), and Bagotville (Quebec).

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established through this process and could be used to fill other identical positions within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled

4

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

▶ Depending on the position being staffed

↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required

↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential

↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications

↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed

▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

▶ To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.

▶ If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process.

Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information:

Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html

Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector

https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Learn more about security screening process.

▶Be able and willing to provide a satisfactory SAAQ (Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec) record or the equivalent from another Canadian province or territory;

▶Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license from the province of Quebec or the equivalent issued by another Canadian province or territory;Strict adherence to:

▶Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.

Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information:

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html

https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049

https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.

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EDUCATION

▶ ED1. Diploma from a recognized university in a field related to occupation health and safety (OHS, occupational industrial hygiene or any other field pertaining to the duties of the position.

OR

DEC Environment, Health and Safety in the workplace

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A Secondary School Diploma (SSD) and an acceptable combination of education (e.g., professional certificates in occupational health and safety relevant to the environment), training and experience.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

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EXPERIENCES

▶ EX1. Experience in developing, administering and evaluating occupational health and safety programs in an operational workplace (e.g., policies, procedures, action plans, audits).

▶ EX2. Experience conducting inspections and compliance audits related to occupational health and safety in an operational work environment.

▶ EX3. Experience providing recommendations and advice to employees, managers, union representatives, health and safety committees, and central agencies on occupational health and safety matters.

▶ EX4. Experience preparing and delivering training sessions related to occupational health and safety.

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️ABILITIES

▶AB1. Ability to provide opinions and advice based on occupational health and safety rules and regulations.

▶AB2. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Applied / assessed at a later date

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COMPETENCIES

▶C1. Demonstrates integrity and respect

▶C2. Thinks things through

▶C3. Works effectively with others

▶C4. Shows initiative and takes action

▶C5. Communication

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

French essential

Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for a position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.

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ASSET EXPERIENCES

▶AEX1. Experience in managing accident and return to work files.

▶AEX2. Experience in developing and administering an occupational health monitoring program.

▶AEX3. Experience in implementing confined space management programs.

▶AEX4. Experience in implementing hazardous energy control programs (lockout/tagout).

▶AEX5. Experience in implementing fall protection programs (working at heights).

▶AEX6. Experience in implementing programs for managing asbestos-containing materials (ACM).

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

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.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Learn more about preference to veterans.