Health and Safety Consultant

Anglophone School District; Edmundston; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Health and Safety Consultant for two permanent and three temporary positions in Edmundston and Moncton. The successful candidate will provide expertise in occupational health and safety while ensuring compliance with standards. Key responsibilities include training development, guidance on safety practices, and collaboration with regulatory bodies. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree or diploma and experience in safety-related work. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Paid vacation

Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of safety-related work experience with a university degree.
• 6+ years of safety-related work experience with a two-year diploma.
• 7+ years of safety-related work experience with a one-year certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise on occupational health and safety standards.
• Maintain and promote the health and safety program.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training.

Skills

Analytical Thinking/Judgment

Client Service Orientation

Effective Interactive Communication

Initiative

Teamwork and Cooperation

Education

University degree in a related field

Two-year post-secondary diploma in health and safety

One-year post-secondary certificate in health and safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Health and Safety Consultant

Two (2) Permanent Positions

Three (3) Temporary Positions

Open

Wellness, Health and Safety Branch

Edmundston and Moncton (Permanent)

Fredericton, Moncton, and Miramichi (Temporary)

Who we are

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem‑solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has a broad mandate and is committed to maintaining and improving New Brunswick’s public infrastructure. The Department’s mission is to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy and quality of life by providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that allows for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and government services to the public. Not only is the department responsible for managing over 18,000 km of provincial highways, it also manages the planning, design and construction of hospitals, schools and other government buildings.

What you will do

The Health and Safety team enables the Department to support health and safety in their work environment and to meet their legislative requirements, by providing expert leadership, best practices, research and tools. This is an exciting opportunity to help build a high functioning team in a challenging and rewarding field.

As a member of this team, the successful candidate will provide client‑focused and integrated advice and services across the Department and their District offices in the areas of health and safety. Key responsibilities of this position are:

• Providing guidance as a subject‑matter expert on occupational health and safety standards, risk assessment methodologies, the department’s safety program, safe work practices, safety management systems, incident investigations, process improvements and various other safety initiatives;
• Maintaining and promoting the health and safety program with an emphasis on compliance, critical hazard identification and risk assessments;
• Developing, coordinating and delivering health and safety training; and
• Liaising between WorkSafeNB and the department and advising the department as it relates to any regulatory requirements or orders.

Work environment

• Office location: Edmundston, Moncton, Fredericton, and Miramichi. Please indicate the locations you wish to be considered for.
• Standard hours of work: Monday – Friday.
• We promote a scent‑reduced environment.
• Frequent travel in the region is required along with periodic travel throughout the province.

Who you are

Key behavioural competencies

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Initiative
• Relationship/Network Building
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Technical competencies

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Procedures
• Written Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Specialized Subject‑Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Consulting Skills

Essential Qualifications

Pay Band 4 position

• University degree in a related field with a minimum of four (4) years of safety‑related work experience OR a two (2) year post‑secondary diploma in health and safety with a minimum of six (6) years of safety‑related work experience OR a one (1) year post‑secondary certificate in health and safety with a minimum of seven (7) years of safety‑related work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

If there are no applicants with the above essential qualifications, we may consider applicants with the following qualifications and appoint at a lower classification.

Pay Band 3 position

• University degree in a related field OR a two (2) year post‑secondary diploma in a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of safety‑related work experience OR a one (1) year post‑secondary certificate in a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of safety‑related work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Some positions require written and spoken competence in English and in French. Others will require written and spoken competence in English only. Please state your language capacity.

• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part‑time and full‑time employment.
• Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your résumé.

Asset Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate the following assets:

• Possession or in the process of possessing a certificate in a recognized Health and Safety program;
• Possession or in the process of possessing a National Construction Safety Officer certificate (NCSO);
• Possession or be eligible to obtain the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation as per the eligibility guidelines for the CRSP/PSAC Certification.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure offers

• Meaningful work and the opportunity to support New Brunswickers in times of need.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.

SALARY

Pay Band 4: $2,216.00 to $3,099.00 bi‑weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week.

Pay Band 3: $2,017.00 to $2,818.00 bi‑weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week.

Providing a safe workplace for all

Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.

How to apply

We encourage applicants to apply on‑line, by October 24, 2025, indicating competition number (14853) 2025‑D88‑01. This opportunity will be open until filled. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

The New Brunswick Public Service: Improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day!