OHS-Related Job Search Support Group

[Sarah Webster]

Hi

I would like to propose that we support one another in this time by putting together a Job Search Support Group for those of us, who are looking for OHS-related jobs.

Sincerely
Sarah Webster

[Sarah Webster]

Hi

I got a lot of responses from people and I thought I would share the key points

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Top Job Websites
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National

www.workopolis.com
www.monster.ca
www.workscape.ca
www.bcrsp.ca
www.csse.org
www.eluta.ca
www.indeed.ca
www.ccohs.ca/ccohs/careers/

Provincial Specifc

*Compensation Boards
*Health and Safety Associations

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Top Networking Websites
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www.workscape.ca
www.linkedin.ca Join groups such as the CSSE, EHS Elite group
www.facebook.ca Join groups such as the CSSE.

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Top Networking Events
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National

*CSSE Monthly Chapter events
*CSSE Annual Conference /Tradeshow
*IAPA Conference/Tradeshow
*HRPA Annual Conference/Tradeshow
*Happen Weekly events

Provincial Specific

Ontario

*IAPA NKE

In general
Other professional associations' events (HRPA, ACE, OKA, etc..)

Pink Slip Parties

The main key to finding a job, is to ask around your own network of OHS professionals. Find out if they or someone that they know is looking for someone and forward your resume to them.

Sincerely,
Sarah Webster

PS. Feel free to add to this list. I will add to this list, if I get more responses off-line.

[Sarah Webster]

Hi

I was wondering if you could tell me what are the common interview questions that interviewers ask with respect to health and safety? In addition, what are the common questions should you ask the interviewer?

Thank you in advance.

Sincerely
Sarah Webster

[Sarah Webster]

Hi

I got a couple of responses so far, so I thought I would share the key points.

Part A: Common Interview Questions that Interviewers Ask By Topic

General
1. What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
2. What are your career goals 1 yr 5 yr 10 yr?
3. What would you do during your first day on the job? first week? first month?
4. What percentage of time have you worked in this area? or How many years of experience do you have in this area?
5. What is your biggest accomplishment?
6. Would you lie for the company?
7. Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss (company, management team, etc.)
8. Why are you leaving your present company? etc.
9. What good books have you read lately?
10. Tell me about yourself?
11. Tell me about something you did--or failed to do--that you now feel a little ashamed of
12. You are given the silent treatment by the interviewer
13. Why should we hire you?
14. Aren't you overqualified for this position? underqualified for this position?
15. Describe your ideal company, location and job?
16. Why do you want to work for this company? Why do you want this job?
17. What are your career options right now?
18. Why have you been out of work so for long?
19. Why have you had so many jobs? Why don't you stay long in a job?
20. How do you feel about reporting to a younger person (woman, minority, etc.)?
21. Looking back, what would you do differently in your life?
22. Could you have done better in your last job?
23. Can you work under pressure?
24. What makes you angry?
25. Why aren't you earning more money at this stage of your career?
26. Who has inspired you in your life, and why?
27. What was the toughest decision you ever had to make?
28. Tell me about the most boring job you've ever had.
29. Have you been absent from work more than a few days in any previous position?
30. What changes would you make if you came on board?
31. I'm concerned that you don't have as much experience as we'd like in...
32. How do you feel about working nights and weekends?
33. Are you willing to relocate or travel?
34. Do you have the stomach to fire people? Have you had experience in firing many people? etc.
35. What do you see as the proper role/mission of a:
Good (job title you're seeking);
Good manager;
Good JHSC
Good employee
36. What would you say to your boss if he's crazy about an idea but you think it stinks?
37. How could you have improved your career progress?
38. What would you do if a fellow executive on your own corporate level wasn't pulling his or her weight, and this was hurting your department?
39. You've been with your firm a long time. Won't it be hard switching to a new company?
40. May I contact your present employer for a reference?
41. Give me an example of your creativity (analytical skill, managing ability, etc.).
42. What do you worry about?
43. How many hours a week do you normally work?
44. What's the most difficult part of being a (job title)?
45. What was the toughest challenge you've ever faced?
46. Where could you use some improvement?
47. What are your salary expectations? etc

OHSMS
1. If you were starting the OHSMS from scratch, where would you begin?
2. Describe your approach in building an effective IRS

OHS Program Development/Implementation
1. Describe the process in how an OHS program should be developed and implemented
2. Describe any challenges that you faced and how you overcame them.

OHS Enforcement
1. Describe your experiences dealing with regulatory agencies such as the Ministry of Labour and Workers Compensation Boards
2. Describe your approach in how you would discipline employees who commit OHS offenses

Injury/Illness Stats
1. What was the injury/illness stats at your last employer? Were you able to improve it? If so, how?

Education
1. What is your education background?
2. Are you planning to pursue a certificate, diploma, post-graduate degree in this field?
3. If you are already in the process of pursuing, when are you going to be done? Are you taking it full-time? part-time? How many hours does it take up of your time?
4. Are you expecting education re-imbursements? time off work to work on it? etc.

Professional Designations
1. Do you have your CRSP? If not, when are you planning to obtain your CRSP? If you aren't planning to obtain it, why not?
2. Do you have your "designation name"? same as above (ie. CIH/ROH, CHRP, CK, CCPE, etc..)


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Part B: Common Interview Questions that Interviewees Ask By Topic

General
1. Is the job full-time? part-time? contract?
2. What are the hours of the position? Days, evenings, weekends, etc?
3. How much travel is required?
4. Why do you are like working here at this company?
5. How many people work here? management? production? etc.
6. How many locations are there?

OHS Position and Structure within Organization
1. Who does the position report to? Why is it set up this way?
2. Does anyone report to the position holder?
3. How many people are part of the OHS team? What are their backgrounds wrt education and professional designations? How long have they been working here?
4. Why did the last OHS professional leave? Please elaborate How long did they work here?

OHS Enforcement
1. Has there been any recent regulatory agency activity here? If so, can you elaborate.

OHS Training
1. Is OHS training all up to date?
2. When was the last "name of training" delivered?

OHSMS
1. What is the current state of the OHSMS?
2. What is the 1 yr 5 yr 10 yr plan for the OHSMS?
3. When was the last internal OHSMS audit performed? external?
4. What are the top 5 high risks here?

Injury/Illness Stats
1. What are the top five types of injuries/illnesses here?
2. What is currently being done to reduce the number one type of injury/illness?

Education/Continued Professional Development
1. What type of support will be provided to assist my education/continued professional development?

Professional Designations
1. What type of support will be provided to assist me in obtaining my professional designation?

The best recommendation given so far has been to bring examples of your work (ie programs you have developed or training materials) to the interview

For salary information, check out the following resources:
http://www.bcrsp.ca/pdf/2007%20Salary%20Survey%20Results.pdf BCRSP 2007 Salary Survey Results
http://www.workopolis.com/work.aspx?action=Transfer&View=Content/Common/ResourceCentre/RCSalaryGuideView&lang=EN

Sincerely,
Sarah Webster

PS. Feel free to add to this list. I will add to this list, if I get more responses off-line.

[HaroldJoyce]

I would like to propose that we support one another in this time by putting together a Job Search Support Group for those of us, who are looking for OHS-related jobs.

www.staffingpower.com

Sentersoftech :glasses-nerdy:

[ErikAlbany]

Great list. Thanks you very much
They very useful for me ! Keep up the good work
Thanks again

www.staffingpower.com

www.sentersoftech.com

[Sarah Webster]

Hi

There is an online goup on Linkedin for people looking for work called "HSE Job Hunter" If you are looking for work in Canada, I recommend that you check it out.

Sarah

[Sarah Webster]

Hi

Here is another useful tip, that I like to share.

Create your own business cards using a free provider such as VistaPrint.
On your business card design, add your qualifications and experience on the front or back. In addition, add your public Linkedin profile link*

As a result, it will become your travelling resume, you will always have it with you.

*Assumption, you have modified your LinkedIn profile to be like a resume.

Cheers
Sarah