Science Health and Safety Officer

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Quebec; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat seeks a Science Health and Safety Officer to coordinate safety and compliance at the Quebec City Research and Development Centre. This role offers a chance to contribute to critical research ensuring a safe and healthy environment, adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Employee benefits

Supplementary medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation and statutory holidays

Pension plan

Opportunity for development

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
• Experience in handling hazardous materials and conducting risk assessments.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial occupational health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scientific safety and OHS activities, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Participate in investigations and assess risks, implementing corrective measures.
• Develop and deliver OHS training in collaboration with committees.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Safety Coordination

Data Analysis

Education

Diploma in agriculture, biology, microbiology, chemistry or biochemistry

Job description

Selection process number : 25-AGR-QC-EA-STB-59150 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

EG-05

78,909 to $99,200

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Closing date : 25 June 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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.

Why work at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada?

• Work-life balance
• Employee benefits
• Supplementary medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and statutory holidays
• Pension plan
• Opportunity to develop and apply for internal positions throughout the public service
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Duties

Your duties and responsibilities as a Science Health and Safety Officer :

• Coordinates the research center's activities in scientific safety and OHS, such as radiation protection, biosafety and biosecurity, ensuring that work practices comply with the organization's policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participates in investigations, assesses risks, follows up on the implementation of corrective measures contained in inspection reports, investigations or audits, and monitors activities to ensure continuous improvement.
• Develops and updates the manual and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for research activities in consultation / compliance with local and national OHS committees and local and national biosafety, biosecurity and radiation protection committees.
• Plans, coordinates, reviews, supports and delivers OHS training for research staff, employees, students, interns and collaborators, contractors and service personnel, in collaboration with OHS committees.
• Liaises on behalf of the licensee with regulatory bodies regarding occupational health and safety, biosafety or radiation protection, and ensures that information provided in new license applications or license renewals is up-to-date, accurate and complete.
• Responds to inquiries from internal clients, including technical advice related to scientific safety and OHS activities within the research center.
• Informs local management of scientific safety and OHS activities at the research center and provides advice and recommendations regarding continuous improvement, monitoring and prevention of OHS issues as well as priorities, requirements and feasibility of activities.
• Participates and / or leads, as a local OHS officer, in local OHS committees, including those relating to biosafety, security, and radiation protection, and consults with the regional and national occupational health and safety committee.
• Stays abreast of new trends, developments, and practices in areas related to laboratory activities and OHS.
• Contribute to the implementation of the fire emergency and evacuation plan.
• Preparing and maintaining records of experimental protocols, safe work and standard operating procedures and data files.
• Collecting and analyzing research data along with comprehensive statistical analysis.
• Prepares and maintains records of experimental protocols, safe work procedures, standard operating procedures, and data files.
• Collects and analyzes research data, including conducting comprehensive statistical analysis.

Work environment

The Quebec City Research and Development Centre (RDC), located in Quebec City, is part of a network of 20 research centres that make up Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's national research network. It has two experimental farms located in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures and Normandin.

The Normandin Experimental Farm focuses its research work in two areas : the agri-environment and field crops such as forage plants, cereals and oilseeds. More specifically, the Farm's staff works on the management of forage and cereal crops for Eastern Canada. He also continues to work on the management and conservation of soil-water-air resources. In addition, the Normandin Experimental Farm sees to the development of forage and grain production methods adapted to the context of northern agriculture.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff a position at the EG-05 group and level on an indeterminate basis at the Quebec City Research and Development Centre (RDC).

Please note that this position requires on-site presence in Québec (Québec).

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be created to fill similar or identical full-time positions on a temporary or permanent basis.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, they may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled : 1

Information you must provide

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education :

EDU.A diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in agriculture, biology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry or another field related to the duties of the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and / or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Experience :

E1. Experience in the handling, safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials.

E2. Experience in conducting risk assessments in scientific research or laboratory setting.

E3. Experience in implementing emergency or spill control procedures.

E4. Experience in interpreting and presenting data, as well as participating in the drafting of reports.

E5. Experience in coordinating and executing research activities under laboratory or field conditions.

E6. Experience in developing and implementing procedures in collaboration with scientific (

• and technical (
• teams.
• A scientific team may be composed of researchers, specialists, or experts in various science-related fields.
• A technical team may be composed of professionals responsible for the management, maintenance, and operation of an organization's infrastructure and facilities.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Education :

AE1. Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in science, microbiology, agriculture, biology, biochemistry or chemistry, or in another relevant discipline.

Experience :

EA1. Experience in conducting and supervising investigations related to occupational health and safety.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Knowledge :

K1. Knowledge of federal and provincial occupational health and safety regulations.

K2. Knowledge of the requirements and usage of personal protective equipment.

K3. Knowledge of safe handling and disposal procedures for chemicals.

C2. Planning and organization

C3. Interactive Communication

C4. Concern for Safety

C5. Initiative

Abilities :

A1. Ability to handle emergency situations, such as leaks, spills or laboratory incidents.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Knowledge :

KA1. Knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act.

KA2. Knowledge of general laboratory methodologies, tools, theories, practices and principles.

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups, as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Operational Requirements :

Ability to work overtime, as required.

Ability and willingness to work on multi-projects to support the centre profile and strategic directions.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid, class 5 Quebec driver’s license, or other provincial / territorial equivalency.

With appropriate safety precautions in place, able and willing to work in laboratory, greenhouse and field conditions.

Under normal safety precautions, able and willing to work with hazardous materials.

Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and / or medication and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.

Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain throughout employment Respiratory Program Administrator certification.

Ability and willingness to serve as the local Biological Safety Officer.

Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain throughout employment Hazardous Spill Response certification.

Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain throughout employment Transportation of Dangerous Goods (air and ground) certification.

Other information

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.

AAFC is committed to foster diversity and inclusion. We have a number of networks whose mission is to continue to increase inclusion, accessibility, respect and diversity within the Department. All employees are encouraged to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

• Gender and Sexual Diversity and Inclusiveness Network.
• Aboriginal Network Circle.
• Persons with Disabilities Network.
• Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
• Visible Minorities Network.
• Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network.

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