Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (Bilingual) (Temporary up to 18 Months)

We’re the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), a federal government corporation focused on a single mission: upholding the right of everyone in Canada to a healthy and safe workplace where they can thrive. Our tools and resources give employers and workers across the country the information they need to stay healthy and safe, both physically and mentally, on the job.

About the Role

As an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, you’ll apply your knowledge of information retrieval and occupational health and safety by providing clear responses to questions about health and safety. While delivering a high level of service, you’ll gather and evaluate scientific and technical information on workplace health and safety so people can make informed decisions about specific issues in their workplace.

You’ll work collaboratively to ensure our service is comprehensive, accurate, and timely. Leveraging your technical expertise, you will also develop health and safety-related content for CCOHS projects, communication tools, presentations, e-courses, fact sheets, publications, and other services. You’ll research topics, review and analyze materials, perform quality assurance, and edit content to provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, accurate responses to health and safety inquiries.
• Gather and evaluate scientific and technical information on workplace health and safety.
• Develop health and safety-related content for various CCOHS projects and tools.
• Research, review, and analyze health and safety materials.
• Perform quality assurance and edit content to provide constructive feedback.
• Discuss health and safety inquiries by telephone or in person with diplomacy, courtesy, and tact.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in one of the Sciences with specialization in occupational health and safety.
• Three to five years of working experience in the health and safety field.
• Knowledge of health and safety; specific knowledge in hygiene, toxicology, chemistry, or organizational health and worker wellbeing is an asset.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of relevant health and safety legislation, standards, statistical information, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing fluently in both official languages is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adult learning principles is desirable.
• Excellent facilitation/instruction skills for small to large groups and different sector audiences is desirable.
• CRSP and/or CIH/ROH designation or ability to achieve one or more of these designations is highly desirable.

Who You Are

• A supportive, respectful team member who treats others equitably and thrives in an environment where new ideas and collaboration are encouraged.
• An avid researcher skilled at analyzing and synthesizing credible health and safety information.
• An enthusiastic believer in providing exceptional, efficient service in a clear manner.
• An excellent communicator who connects well with clients.

Benefits

We promote work-life balance, encourage personal development, and foster respect, civility, and inclusion. Visit our Careers page for more information on our comprehensive benefits and federal public service pension plan.

Pay

Within the range of $86,076 to $110,825 per annum.

Schedule

Full-time, temporary, unionized position.

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