Safety Programs Consultant - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

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Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 52912


Ministry:
Forestry and Parks


Location:
Edmonton


Full or Part-Time:
Full time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent


Scope:
Open


Closing Date:
February 6, 2024


Classification:
Human Relation 3


Salary:
$3,043.79 to $4,023.18 bi-weekly ($79, $105,004.10 /year)


Role Responsibilities:

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of individuals engaged in hazardous work, particularly in high-risk wildland fire situations?

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Safety Program Consultant.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Wildfire Management Branch and operating under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.

This pivotal role involves leading and supporting the strategic development, implementation, operation, and enhancement of the Forestry Division's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead the development and implementation of OHS management systems.
  • Identify safety hazards and liabilities in highrisk environments.
  • Foster a safety culture and support training program development.
  • Lead the development of Mental Health and Wellness initiatives as well as Diversity and Inclustion initiatives within the Division
  • Provide supervision, mentorship, and OHS leadership to various stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships for an integrated approach to OHS.
  • Lead and coordinate the Certificate of Recognition program in the Division
  • Coordinate information sharing and training opportunities with external stakeholders.

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.


This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

About Your Competencies:

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Drive for Results:Strives to exceed objectives and maximize resources to achieve results aligned with the goals of the department, considerate to both internal and external stakeholders.
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Develop Networks: Maintains close relations with all stakeholders, actively incorporates the needs of the broader group, and ensures overall client satisfaction.
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Build Collaborative Environments:Takes a collaborative approach with your work to foster open communication and leverage team skills.
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Agility:Identifies alternative approaches in uncertain, complex situations, supporting others in determining and assessing strategy.
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Systems Thinking:Considers the changing environment, recognizing the work impacting a vast network of stakeholders.


Qualifications:


Minimum requirements:

This role requires a post-secondary education in OHS or a related field


Equivalency:


  • A related twoyear diploma from a recognized postsecondary institution and seven years related experience; or A related oneyear certificate from a recognized postsecondary institution and eight years related experience
    Additional Requirements:
  • Knowledge of OHS legislation, program development, implementation, and operation.
  • 58 years of experience in an OHSrelated role.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills

Assets:


  • Relevant technical competencies, such as proficiency in data analysis, incident investigation, inspections.
  • OHS designation (CRSP, CRST, other applicable equivalent).
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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Notes:

This is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. The incumbent may be requested to work overtime, evenings and weekends due to the emergency nature of wildfires.


Travel within the area and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and other external stakeholders.


  • Working for the Alberta Public Service
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
  • Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
  • Professional learning and development
  • Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
  • Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
  • Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
  • Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply


Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.


Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alber
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