Operational Support

Safety Officer (CS13)

Burnside Location

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Department of Facilities and Engineering
Term, Full Time Position: Commencing approximately October 14, 2024 and ending approximately September 19, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 1, 2024

Competition No. 2425-018

Salary range: $64,017.65 - $77,819.65 annually

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma. Completion of relevant technical coursework in Safety, Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, or Risk Management would be preferred. In addition, you possess valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• An undergraduate degree In Occupational Health and Safety would be considered an asset.
• Advanced certification such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of two years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience performing duties in Occupational Health and Safety, Fire Prevention Inspections, Accident investigations, or closely related activities.
• A recognized equivalency of 5 Years experience in a formal occupational health and safety role with a CRSP designation may also be considered
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and Teams.
• Occupational experience that includes supporting multiple locations, and experience in a postsecondary training environment would be considered an asset.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in performing audits, writing safety procedures and policies, interpreting regulations, etc.)
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to working with multiple stakeholders and meeting deadlines.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to audit and inspection reports,
• You have strong project management skills related to OHS program development.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodation, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.