Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Yukon is seeking a Workplace Health & Safety Officer. The role requires post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, significant experience in inspecting workplaces, and strong decision-making skills. The successful candidate will develop safety strategies and partnerships while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. This position supports workers and promotes workplace safety across various industries.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary coursework in Occupational Health and Safety required.
• Significant experience inspecting workplaces and enforcing policies across various industries.
• Experience interpreting and applying Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships and provide safety consulting expertise to employers.
• Support compliance with Workplace Health and Safety legislation.
• Develop strategies for injury prevention education and practices.

Skills

Inspecting workplaces

Enforcing legislation/policies

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Education

Post-secondary coursework in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Relevant trades certification (e.g., mechanic, electrician)

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: This opportunity is for a permanent position working 75 hours biweekly.

The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board (WSCB) administers workplace health and safety and workers’ compensation in the territory. WSCB’s mission is to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses in partnership with employers and workers and to support workers when injuries occur. We take care of injured workers by facilitating their stay at work, return to work and recovery.

Values

• Partnership
• Accountability
• Compassion

The Role

Reporting to the Manager of Inspections and Compliance, the Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Officer is responsible for developing effective partnerships and providing workplace health and safety consulting expertise and assistance to employers, employees, industries and other stakeholders. To support compliance with Workplace Health & Safety legislation, the WHS Officer develops strategies to influence stakeholders to adopt effective injury prevention strategies, education and training in health and safety practices, procedures and techniques. The incumbent would be a designated Safety Officer under the Workplace Health and Safety Act.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Completion of post-secondary coursework in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
• Significant experience in the workplace health and safety field inspecting workplaces and enforcing legislation/policies across multiple industries
• Significant work experience within an industrial setting; examples may include but are not limited to construction projects, manufacturing facilities, trades, mining and decommissioning
• Experience in interpreting, applying, and explaining the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act (WSCA), and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations in an enforcement setting
• Experience in analytical thinking and sound decision-making, including the ability to investigate, determine root cause of incidents, and make informed decisions in complex situations
• Certified mechanic or electrician, among other relevant trades, would be considered an asset

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set within the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.

• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Thinking Strategically
• Influencing Others
• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Collaborates

Conditions Of Employment

• Must have and maintain a valid class 5 Yukon drivers’ license

What You Need To Consider Before Submitting Your Application

• Prior to submitting your resume, an E-recruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Please do not email your resume to the contacts on the ad.
• Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates’ ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed.
• Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
• Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.

Additional Information

• Discover why the Yukon government has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in Canada since 2014.
• Learn about what Yukon Government can offer you https://yukoncareerpaths.ca/what-we-offer.
• Check us out: Working at the Yukon Government
• Uniquely Yukon - Discover what makes the Yukon unlike any other place in the world.

Contact Details

For information about this competition please contact Matthew Fehr, Human Resources Consultant at [e-mail]. Please do not email resumes to the email address above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment. To create your E-Recruitment account and to learn how to prepare your resume follow this link.

Eligibility List

12 months