Health and Safety Training Officer

City of Iqaluit; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A local municipality in Nunavut is seeking a Health and Safety Training Officer to design and deliver training programs. This full-time permanent position requires strong regulatory knowledge and excellent communication skills. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Health and Safety and experience in training delivery. The role offers a salary of $42.40/hour and a settlement allowance of $20,907.43 per annum.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in developing and delivering health and safety training.
• Experience designing and delivering both in-person and virtual training programs.
• Clear communication skills in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver health and safety training programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Conduct inspections and submit reports to WSCC.

Skills

Training development

Regulatory compliance

Bilingual abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Title: Health and Safety Training Officer

Department: Operations and Protective Services

Status: Full‑time permanent

Salary: $42.40 per hour (approx. $77,162.74 per annum), 35 hours/week

Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum

Union Status: Unionised Position

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Responsibilities

The Health and Safety Training Officer reports to the Occupational Health and Safety Manager and is responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and delivering comprehensive health and safety training programs across the organization.
• Providing reports to the Health and Safety Manager and maintaining training records.
• Ensuring employees, contractors, and vendors are educated on workplace safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and emergency procedures.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs, auditing performance, and implementing improvements.
• Conducting inspections, completing required departmental documentation, and submitting reports to WSCC.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Education, Training and Development, or a related field.
• Or a diploma or certification in Occupational Health and Safety with extensive training and instructional experience.
• 2 years of experience in developing and delivering health and safety training, preferably in a municipal, public sector, or industrial environment.
• Experience designing and delivering both in‑person and virtual training programs.
• Experience with training compliance and certification management.
• Experience in developing and implementing health and safety programs, including SOPs, policies, and training.

Assets

• Experience in the municipal or public sector, particularly in a training or safety‑focused role.
• Proficiency in developing e‑learning modules or experience with Learning Management Systems for tracking training.
• Experience in emergency response training or crisis management training.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities can be an asset.

Certifications (preferred)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), NCSO, or similar.
• Train‑the‑Trainer certification or equivalent experience in instructional design.
• First Aid, CPR, AED Certification required.
• Additional relevant certifications in safety training, e.g., WHMIS Instructor or OSHA Outreach Trainer.

Additional Requirements

• Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status.
• Clear Criminal and Vulnerable Sectors Record Check (every 3 years by RCMP).
• Ability to communicate in English, both written and oral.

Application Information

Apply online at www.iqaluit.ca/careers or submit a resume in person at 1085 Mivvik St (City Hall).

Contact

Human Resources, City of Iqaluit
www.iqaluit.ca
100-1085 Mivvik St
Phone: [phone]
Address: Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
E‑mail: [e-mail]

Description en français

Titre : Agent de formation en santé et sécurité
Service : Services des opérations et de la protection
Statut : Temps plein, permanent
Salaire : 42,40 $/heure (77 162,74 $ par an), 35 heures/semaine
Allocation : 20 907,43 $ par année
Statut syndical : Poste syndiqué
Date de clôture : JUSQU’À CE QUE LE POSTE SOIT POURVU

Responsabilités, qualifications, exigences et certifications identiques à la version anglaise, dans le même ordre et format.

Merci de soumettre votre candidature via www.iqaluit.ca/careers ou en vous rendant au bureau de la Mairie à 1085 Mivvik St.

Contact en français

Ressources humaines, Ville d’Iqaluit
www.iqaluit.ca
100-1085 Mivvik St
Téléphone : 867‑975‑8506
Courriel : [e-mail]