Research Analyst

The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety encourages healthy, safe, and productive workplaces by setting, promoting, and enforcing employment and occupational health and safety standards. We work with businesses, labour groups, workers and other stakeholders to foster a positive labor environment.

Our core values include providing exceptional customer service, treating others with respect, acting with integrity and upholding our commitment to excellence and innovation as one team. Our team demonstrates these values in our daily behaviors.

The Opportunity

The Occupational Health and Safety Branch is seeking a results-driven professional which will use their notable research and project management skills to lead, design, and manage a variety of Branch initiatives. The candidate of choice will be able to balance the demands of multiple stakeholders within a regulatory environment, demonstrating notable self-management capabilities.

This is a permanent position.

As the Research Analyst you will:

• Compile, correlate, and interpret research encompassing: jurisdictional scans; evaluations; national standards; industry practices; and OHS trends, issues, and emerging needs;
• Lead special projects and initiatives in response to requests from senior management and Ministry stakeholders;
• Establish and maintain branch policies, procedures, and related materials;
• Design and develop training course content as needed for the Branch;
• Prepare a variety of written materials such as reports, briefing notes, guides, and learning resources; and
• Assist with freedom of information requests.

You will have extensive knowledge and understanding of:

• Government structures, processes, responsibilities and operations;
• Project management methods, principles and processes;
• The navigation and interpretation of legislation, predominantly related to Occupational Health and Safety; and
• Software applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; any experience with Articulate Storyline (or similar software) would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Search for and assess complex data/ information to be used in the development of materials such as reports, policies, training resources, and learning materials;
• Creatively plan and conduct effective research with the ability to draw appropriate conclusions from the investigation results;
• Identify and assess relevant data, trends and opportunities, consider a variety of options, then recommend and implement an appropriate course of action;
• Develop interactive policy based learning content using rapid development authoring tools;
• Explain complex legislation, policies, and processes in both a verbal and written manner, appropriate to the intended audience;
• Work cohesively as a team member with colleagues, agencies, and stakeholders in order to meet objectives in a timely manner; and
• Swiftly grasp new concepts, demonstrate leadership, take initiative, and work independently;

Typically, the knowledge and experience required is obtained through either a Masters or Undergraduate degree in Public Policy combined with at least one year of relevant work experience. Specific knowledge of The Saskatchewan Employment Act and The Occupational Health & Safety Regulations 2020 would be considered an asset.

What We Offer:

The Saskatchewan Public Service offers a number of employment advantages such as:

• Competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Inclusive work environment;
• Support for work-life balance; and
• Vacation and earned days off (EDOs).