Safety Officer

Competition Number
24/12 NU
Here are a few ways you will make a difference:
  •  Conduct worksite inspections, make assessments, review, and evaluate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Programs.
  • Promote the internal responsibility system through education and awareness using communication, diplomacy skills, and knowledge.
  • Identify emerging trends in workplace health and safety issues and use this information to recommend WSCC awareness programs.
  • Travel to communities in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to conduct inspections and ensure compliance with legislation.
  • Assist other WSCC divisions to proactively promote cooperation in matters of occupational health and safety. 
What you bring to the role:
  •  A certificate, or degree, in Occupational Health and Safety from an accredited educational institution.
  • A minimum of three (3) years experience working in the health and safety field.
  • A valid class 5 driver’s license.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Safety Acts and Regulations, industry standards, and other related acts, codes, and regulations.
  • Experience with conducting investigations.
  • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload and adapt to changing priorities. 
What We Offer:
  •  A Northern Living Allowance of $23,187.
  • Relocation assistance

  • Relocation assistance.

     

  • A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
  • Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
  • Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
  • A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your lived experience.
  • Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.
Closing Date:

Candidates must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please forward your resume quoting competition number here

The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission’s (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence and stewardship in the workplace.