Competition Number: 24/43 NU

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

• Conducting worksite inspections, make assessments, review, and evaluate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Programs.
• Promoting the internal responsibility system through education and awareness using communication, diplomacy skills, and knowledge.
• Identifying emerging trends in workplace health and safety issues and use this information to recommend WSCC awareness programs.
• Traveling to communities in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to conduct inspections and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Assisting other WSCC divisions to proactively promote cooperation in matters of occupational health and safety.
  

What you bring to the role:

• A certificate, or degree, in Occupational Health and Safety from an accredited educational institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience working in the health and safety field.
• A valid class 5 driver's license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Safety Acts and Regulations, industry standards, and other related acts, codes, and regulations.
• Experience with conducting investigations.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload and adapt to changing priorities.
  

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowance of $22, 878 per annum.
• Relocation assistance.
• A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
• Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
• Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your lived experience.
• Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.
  

A satisfactory criminal records check is required for this position.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please forward your resume quoting competition number to: [email protected]

Affirmative Action: Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility: Eligibility lists may be created from the competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions

The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission's (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence and stewardship in the workplace.