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Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
Department of Transportation
Government of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife, NT
Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Transportation, Government of the Northwest Territories is to plan, design, construct or reconstruct, acquire, operate and maintain public transportation infrastructure in the NWT, including community airports, docks and the highway system, and to regulate and license individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.
The Department is responsible for a transportation system that consists of 2,200 kilometres of all-weather highway, 1,450 kilometres of publicly constructed winter roads, five ferry and ice crossings and 27 community airports.
For information about the Department of Transportation's activities in fulfilling its mandate, please read the publication Inside the Hard Drive.
Job Information
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (OH&S) is responsible for the department wide delivery and on-going modernization of the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) occupational health and safety and wellness programs. The OH&S serves as DOT's expert for all DOT Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and Safety Representatives responsible for promoting work place safety practices across all worksites spanning five headquarter divisions and four regional offices.
Applicants should have expert knowledge of, and ability to apply, exemplary practices in the areas of health, wellness and safety. Strong client service orientation skills with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Strong analytical and research skills are required. Through this opportunity, the successful applicant will have knowledge of an ability to interpret Acts, Regulations, policies and procedures applicable to OH&S management.
Typically, the above qualifications would be obtained by a relevant Bachelor's degree coupled with four (4) years in a relevant field.
Equivalencies
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $41.24 per hour to $49.23 per hour (approximately $80,418 - $95,999) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,450.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check if they are contacted for an interview. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories 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.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 9030
Closing Date: November 25, 2011
APPLY ONLINE at http://www.hr.gov.nt.ca/employment
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Management and Recruitment Services
Department of Human Resources
Government of the Northwest Territories
Laing Building 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Fax: (867) 873-0281
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Department of Transportation
Government of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife, NT
Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Transportation, Government of the Northwest Territories is to plan, design, construct or reconstruct, acquire, operate and maintain public transportation infrastructure in the NWT, including community airports, docks and the highway system, and to regulate and license individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.
The Department is responsible for a transportation system that consists of 2,200 kilometres of all-weather highway, 1,450 kilometres of publicly constructed winter roads, five ferry and ice crossings and 27 community airports.
For information about the Department of Transportation's activities in fulfilling its mandate, please read the publication Inside the Hard Drive.
Job Information
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (OH&S) is responsible for the department wide delivery and on-going modernization of the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) occupational health and safety and wellness programs. The OH&S serves as DOT's expert for all DOT Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and Safety Representatives responsible for promoting work place safety practices across all worksites spanning five headquarter divisions and four regional offices.
Applicants should have expert knowledge of, and ability to apply, exemplary practices in the areas of health, wellness and safety. Strong client service orientation skills with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Strong analytical and research skills are required. Through this opportunity, the successful applicant will have knowledge of an ability to interpret Acts, Regulations, policies and procedures applicable to OH&S management.
Typically, the above qualifications would be obtained by a relevant Bachelor's degree coupled with four (4) years in a relevant field.
Equivalencies
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $41.24 per hour to $49.23 per hour (approximately $80,418 - $95,999) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,450.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check if they are contacted for an interview. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories 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.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 9030
Closing Date: November 25, 2011
APPLY ONLINE at http://www.hr.gov.nt.ca/employment
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Management and Recruitment Services
Department of Human Resources
Government of the Northwest Territories
Laing Building 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Fax: (867) 873-0281
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca