Officer, Health and Safety 1 - Halifax, Canada - Canada Post - Postes Canada

Canada Post - Postes Canada
Canada Post - Postes Canada
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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description
Job Requisition Id: 167618


Business Function:
Health and Safety


Primary City:
Halifax


Other Location(s):

Province:
Nova Scotia


Employment Type:
Full-Time


Employment Status:
Permanent


Language Requirement:
English Essential


Employee Class and Level:
CPMGA01

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/04/2023


Provides H&S direction and support to corporate change initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance is achieved and safety performance is improved.


Contributes to the execution of the Corporation's Health and Safety strategy as well as annual Health & Safety Improvement Plans to meet the requirements of corporate standards, policies or practices and drive for continuous improvement in achieving the goal of zero injuries and illnesses.


Responsibilities:


Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Officer, Health and Safety.- Audits, monitors and evaluates safety policies, programs and procedures for compliance and improvement opportunities.

Identifies trends, performance indicators and strategies for improvement. Recommends corrective actions and develops supportive programs as required.

  • Develops strategies with clients to resolve contentious issues and complex problems, in many instances requiring collaboration with joint health and safety committees, unions, human resources, labour relations, regulators and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provides technical safety expertise to Operations clients in areas such as ergonomics, industrial hygiene, workplace occupancy, equipment safety, rootcause investigations.

Job Responsibilities (continued):

  • Represents Health & Safety at various meetings, joint union/management committees, projects, external partners (federal, provincial regulators, Purolator etc.) and other work groups as required.
  • Maintains and develops effective relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure systems, policies and programs are relevant, effective and well implemented.
  • Maintains and develops effective relationships with external stakeholders such as professionals in the field of Health and Safety to remain current on trends, developments, programs and practices, to exchange information and to contribute to the existing body of knowledge.

Qualifications:


Education

  • Completed postsecondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training

Experience

  • 1 to 3 years of relevant functional experience
  • One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset
  • Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs
  • Strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills

Other Information:


Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position.


Employment Equity
Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation.

Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.


Conflict of Interest

The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations.

Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.


Accommodation
Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.


Important Message

Our Leadership Behaviours

Decision Making - A champion of the organization who takes calculated risks and makes prudent, common sense decisions about current issues, future opportunities and resource requirements in a timely, well thought out manner that aligns with the corporation's best interests.

Accountability - An individual who strives for performance excellence and who holds themselves and direct reports accountable for decisions and actions and for learning from mistakes when intended results are not achieved.

Business Orientation - A proactive individual who understands the competitive nature of the business, and is committed to sustaining the business through excellent customer service and new business opportunities.

Execution - A focused and self-motivated individual who acts with a sense of urgency and delivers on time and within budget, by dealing effectively with challenges and ambiguous situations.

Leading People - A compelling communicator and leader who engages, motivates an
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