Occupational Health and Safety Consultant

Occupational Health and Safety Consultant - CON002871
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Location(s): SK-Stoon-Saskatoon
Ministry: 073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety
Salary Range: $7049-$9165 Monthly
Grade: MCP.07

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety provides supervision and rehabilitation services for adult and young offenders, promotes appropriate and effective policing, and supports community and public safety services throughout Saskatchewan.

The Ministry is responsible for overseeing Saskatchewan’s correctional system and facilities, protection of people, natural resources and infrastructure within the province of Saskatchewan. The Ministry’s goal is to create and maintain safe and secure communities in Saskatchewan. Public safety is of the utmost importance, and the Ministry is committed to providing targeted prevention, intervention, and suppression initiatives. The Ministry strives to collaborate and work in partnership with stakeholders to ensure community safety.

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is seeking a highly motivated individual who has a strong background in Saskatchewan OHS legislation and practical (field) experience to fill a key position as an Occupational Health and Safety Consultant.

Reporting to the Director of Occupational Health and Safety, this position will promote and ensure ministry compliance with The Saskatchewan Employment Act, The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace including continuous improvements to the ministry's occupational and psychological safety programs.

This position will be located in a correctional centre, where you will support the Ministry by:

• Facilitating the implementation, administration, review and continuous improvement of the ministry's occupational and psychological safety management system for employees;
• Assisting with the development of occupational and psychological safety programs, practices, procedures and communications to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, standards and codes;
• Supporting and assisting the workplace responsibility system (leadership, supervisors/managers, employees and OHCs) in understanding their safety related roles and responsibilities;
• Being seen as the occupational and psychological subject matter expert, providing interpretations of legislation, codes, guidelines and internal policies, practices and procedures to leaders, managers, OHS committees and employees;
• Assisting with the investigations of incidents, ensuring effective investigation procedures for all incidents and helping supervisors to identify appropriate corrective actions;
• Presenting occupational and psychological safety information, issues and trends at facility meetings and to key stakeholders in compliance with privacy requirements.

To be successful in this position, you will have an in-depth knowledge of current trends, issues, programs, legislation, policies and standards regarding occupational and psychological health, safety and wellness. You will have demonstrated the ability to handle a large and diversified workload with rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.

Typically, you will have gained the knowledge and skills required for this position through the completion of Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP); Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC); and/or diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Significant experience in occupational health and safety as a primary job responsibility is preferred; however, a related degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Although this position is located within the Saskatoon Correctional Centre, the position supports all the divisions within the Ministry.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work: M - Monthly Out of Scope
Number of Openings: 1
Closing Date: Dec 20, 2024, 11:59:00 PM