Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Consultant

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Consultant will be responsible for performing advanced professional work in providing advice on compliance and technical health and safety issues through the development of implementation plans, resources and supporting activities related to the successful roll-out of Transportation and Infrastructure’s restructured OHS management system across all divisions within the department. This position will work closely work with the department to evaluate the impact of planned changes, and to develop change management plans and resources to minimize the impact to the organization through presentation.  The OHS Consultant ensures thoroughness and consistency of Occupational Health and Safety investigations and recommends alternatives to improve overall efficiency of divisional operations and to clarify any safety concerns; other duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of a related post-secondary diploma in OHS or related degree. Equivalencies will be considered
2. Experience in developing and managing OHS project and change management activities supporting successful OHS program implementation
3. Experience in developing and facilitating training sessions and resources for multi-disciplinary groups
4. Certified as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of developing and managing OHS program implementation including stakeholder engagement, gap analysis and auditing, project and change communication plans, and developing communication and training resources
2. Knowledge of OSH legislation and regulations
3. Independent decision-making and critical thinking skills.
4. Training and facilitation skills
5. Ability to assess and evaluate multiple issues and balance competing demands in a dynamic environment
6. Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please call Adam Drover, Senior Manager of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) at AdamDrover@gov.nl.ca or (709) 729-2101

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
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• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.