Health Safety and Environment Advisor

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Health Safety and Environment Advisor to support our Health, Safety and Environment Branch. The Health Safety and Environment Advisor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Your primary responsibilities:

• Advising, promoting and coaching management and employees on relevant HSE work standards, tools, practices, procedures, and regulations;
• Partnering with Site/Client for the application and implementation of the Hazard prevention program;
• Assisting with hazardous occurrence incident investigations, identification of causes and appropriate measures;
• Participating in the development of the site’s/clients’ HSE strategy and setting of pertinent goals and action plans;
• Working with clients to identify adequate HSE resources (outsourced training or services) and required PPE for the specific tasks;
• Actively participating in operational and group meetings, townhalls, committees as required.

What we are looking for:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to learn about new clients, new policies and programs;
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of safety programs in mostly industrial or research environments;
• Fine tuned analytical and communication skills.

Your work environment:

• NRC is involved with innovative research in transportation, engineering, life and medical sciences, and emerging technologies in computer science, electronics, astronomy and nanotechnology each with its own unique HSE challenges!
• Each research area presents a variety of aspects ranging from worker health and protection, to animal safety, biosafety, radiation safety, hazardous materials management, noise and air emissions, waste waters, species at risk, and the list goes on…
• NRC’s HSE Branch works in collaboration with the research centres to proactively establish, promote and implement best practices in HSE management enabling the health and safety of our employees, our neighbouring communities and the protection of our environment!
• You will partner with your assigned clients in the research centres and corporate branches to expand upon a HSE culture that works proactively.

Why work with us?

• Immersion in a world of research and innovation
• Canada’s success in the innovation ecosystem
• Passion combined with purpose
• Teamwork and collaboration
• A diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace
• Work-life balance options
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• Competitive benefits such as:
  • Comprehensive health and dental plans
  • Equitable vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements
  • Exhaustive disability insurance and pension plans

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, environment), engineering, or industrial hygiene.

Equivalent level of training, knowledge and experience may be considered (as an alternate to the above).

Assets but not a requirement:

• HSE certification or diploma
• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) certification
  

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant* experience providing guidance, advice and support in relation to occupational health, safety and environment in multi-faceted work operations.
• Experience working in a scientific, engineering and/or industrial work environment, supporting the implementation of health & safety related regulations, policies and programs. This includes experience performing risk assessments, preparing safe work procedures, conducting audits or workplace inspections, providing emergency response support, and-participating in investigations following incidents and accidents.
• Experience in the implementation of HSE programs.

Condition of Employment

• Reliability Status
• While the position is based at the Edmonton location, some work at the Winnipeg location may be required from time to time.
• Must be able to work in a physical environment requiring manual dexterity, crouching, bending and handling heavy and bulky objects.
• Must wear protective equipment when needed.

Language Requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code Part II and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, including their associated legislation and regulations.
• Ability to interpret applicable health and safety legislation, relevant standards and/or accepted best practices.
• Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information or summarize complex problems and present the subject in a concise written or oral briefing.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance to clients.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.

Compensation

Salary under review

From $69,087 to $81,221 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes

• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.