Manager, Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Risk

Reporting to the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, the Manager, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Workplace Risk is responsible to lead, deliver, monitor, and implement the on-going modernization of the Department of Infrastructure¿s Occupational Health and Safety program according to federal and territorial law and associated regulations. This position is responsible for leading, supervising and providing legislative and technical support to the Regional OH&S Specialists.

The incumbent is responsible to oversee and promote safe workplaces, best practice models, and the Internal Responsibility System through education and prevention at all of the Department of Infrastructure worksites, including headquarter divisions and regional offices. 

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to apply exemplary practices in occupational health and safety and wellness. 
• Knowledge of the Safety Act, Canada Labour Code II, and respective regulations, industry standards, and other related acts, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety systems and a general understanding in a variety of health and safety areas such as workplace inspections, JOHS committee management, personal protective equipment, and emergency response. 
• Knowledge of investigation principles and procedures.
• Ability to provide OHS advice and to coach all levels of employees and managers across the Department with confidentiality, diplomacy, and tact. 
• Evaluative and critical thinking skills and judgment to assess program performance.

Typically attained by:

• A relevant postsecondary education with 3 years of experience including 1 year in a supervisory role.

Equivalencies:

• A bachelors degree in a relevant field of study with 1 year of experience including 1 year in a supervisory role.
• A diploma in a relevant field of study with 3 years of experience including 1 year in a supervisory role.

Relevant fields of study include:

• Occupational & Environmental Health/Safety
• Environmental/Occupational Health
• Risk Management + OHS specialization
• Emergency Management 
• Public Health with an occupational/environmental health focus
• Public/ Business administration + substantial OHS education 

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
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