Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Occupational Health and Safety, the Occupational Health and Safety Advisor is part of a team that is responsible for contributing to a positive safety culture with all City of St. John's employees. The OHS Advisor plays a pivotal role in the prevention of workplace related injuries and illnesses and promotion of a safe and healthy workplace.

Accountabilities

• Provide guidance to City departments to ensure all work meets compliance under OHS legislation using evidence-based practices, CSA standards and the respective Codes.
• Assist in the development, evaluation and implementation of the City’s OHS management program, policies and procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations, make recommendations for improvement and complete follow up audits to ensure recommendations have been communicated to staff and implemented.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure contractor orientations, inspections and activities meet the standards of the City’s OHS Program.
• Conduct regular worksite inspections on behalf of the City, ensure compliance with the City Program Manual and all relevant legislation.
• Liaise with all internal and external authorities, prepare reports and ensure compliance.
• Participate in audits, emergency planning activities and OHS meetings.
• Any other safety-related activities that the Manager deems necessary.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in Occupational Health and Safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health or other related field supplemented by a diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Possession of a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or equivalent is considered an asset.

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years experience working in a similar role in Occupational Health and Safety. Preference will be given to candidates who have had roles of similar responsibility and complexity with large employers and/or diverse business operations.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Working Conditions

• Office environment using a personal computer, telephone and desk
• Field work - visits to City and contractor work sites, in various stages of completion
• May be required to traverse uneven terrain, climb ladders, and work in construction zones with heavy equipment and traffic
• Emergency situations with unknown/uncontrolled hazards

Physical Requirements

This position is classified as safety-sensitive. The City of St. John’s has a comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Policy to ensure fitness for work and the completion of a satisfactory alcohol and drug test is a mandatory pre-employment requirement.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 4:30PM

This position is required to participate in after hours on call rotational work.

The City of St. John's has a flexible work protocol which may apply to this position and is entirely operationally dependent.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.