Senior Advisor, Health and Well-Being

National Capital Commission; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Capital Commission is seeking a health and safety specialist responsible for compliance with health obligations and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Human Resources, extensive experience in OHS services, and strong analytical and organizational skills. This role involves advising on legislation, developing prevention programs, and ensuring effective communication across departments.

Benefits

Possibility of professional development training

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety services.
• Experience with health and safety legislation interpretation.
• Experience in leading OHS prevention programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance on health and safety compliance.
• Develop and implement health, safety, and wellness policies.
• Conduct risk analyses and lead incident investigations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

A list of qualified people may be compiled and may be used for temporary or permanent positions.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Employee Relations, you will be responsible for providing a full range of high-quality services, advice, and guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure the NCC's compliance with its health and safety obligations and the adoption of best practices. You will also keep abreast of health and safety trends and play a central role in the research, development, recommendation, implementation and monitoring of activities and policies related to health, safety and wellness programs.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION : A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in human resources management or a related field, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position to be filled.

EXPERIENCE : Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in each of the following criteria :

• Researching, organizing and developing a full range of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) services for clients (preferably within the Federal jurisdiction).
• Interpreting legislation and policies, providing advice, guidance, and recommendations on requirements related to OHS matters.
• Planning, leading, developing and contributing to the development of organizational OHS prevention programs, such as policies, directives, guidelines, or initiatives.
• Reviewing, updating, and implementing hazard prevention programs and conducting comprehensive hazard and risk analyses across various operational settings.
• Leading incident investigations, performing root cause analyses, and driving corrective action plans.
• Supporting and advising Occupational Health and Safety Committees, including facilitating meetings, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and promoting active participation.

KNOWLEDGE

• Of the Canada Labour Code (Part II), legislation, policies, trends and best practices in health and safety and well-being programs.

ABILITIES

• To establish priorities and organize work to meet tight deadlines.
• To work autonomously with limited supervision.
• To adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing priorities.
• To apply analytical skills and thinking in the development of OHS strategies.
• To ensure accuracy and consistency.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect - Civility and Well-Being.
• Thinking Things Through - Innovating Through Analysis and Ideas.
• Working Effectively with Others - Relationships and Trust Building.
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented - Getting Things Done.

ASSETS

• Experience developing and delivering training.
• Experience working in disability management, and harassment and violence prevention.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.
• The position is in the National Capital Region. The person chosen for the position must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace at 40 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario.