Manager, Health and Safety

Government of Yukon; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon, Energy, Mines and Resources - Human Resources is seeking a Manager, Health and Safety for a full-time permanent role in Whitehorse. You will lead the occupational health and safety program, provide strategic guidance, and drive compliant policies aligned with legislation and department priorities.

This position requires a degree in OH&S or related field, extensive risk assessment experience in government settings, and the ability to influence culture, manage change, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Administration or related field.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, inspections and investigations, preferably in government.
• Experience leading projects and driving continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
• Experience applying health and safety policies and legislation, preferably in government.
• Experience chairing committees or meetings, preferably health and safety related.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department's health and safety program and policies.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to promote a safe and compliant work environment.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and improve departmental health and safety programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in OH&S

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Human Resources

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR15

$89,704.00 - $104,043.00

Union

CON

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This is for one (1) full-time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

At Energy, Mines and Resources, we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector, managed in partnership with Yukoners. We embrace a work environment where problem solving, creativity, teamwork, risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals and those of the public and our clients.

The Human Resources branch supports the entire department as it operates across the Yukon. We believe in being supportive, approachable and available to each other, our client managers and our employees.

As a key member of the Human Resources team, the Manager, Health and Safety serves as the department's subject matter expert in occupational health and safety, providing strategic leadership, guidance, and oversight to promote a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving departmental health and safety programs, policies, systems, and practices in alignment with legislative requirements and departmental priorities.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Administration or related field
• Significant experience in the workplace health and safety field conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections and incident investigations, preferably in a government setting
• Experience leading projects, managing change initiatives, and driving continuous improvement in organizational health and safety performance
• Experience writing, interpreting and applying health and safety policies, guidelines and/or legislation, preferably in a government setting
• Experience chairing and/or facilitating committees and meetings, preferably health and safety related
• Experience creating, organizing and managing online content, preferably on SharePoint, would be an asset

Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence organizational culture and promote a proactive safety mindset
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and in a broader team environment
• Strong analytical and research skills

Additional Information

Conditions of employment: Class 5 Driver's license

Job Requirements: Occasional travel within Whitehorse and to Yukon communities