Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Consultant

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Consultant

Full-Time On-site
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Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Consultant will be responsible for performing advanced professional work in providing advice on compliance and technical health and safety issues through the development of implementation plans, resources and supporting activities related to the successful roll-out of Transportation and Infrastructure's restructured OHS management system across all divisions within the department. This position will work closely work with the department to evaluate the impact of planned changes, and to develop change management plans and resources to minimize the impact to the organization through presentation. The OHS Consultant ensures thoroughness and consistency of Occupational Health and Safety investigations and recommends alternatives to improve overall efficiency of divisional operations and to clarify any safety concerns; other duties as required.

Screening Criteria

  • Completion of a related post-secondary diploma in OHS or related degree. Equivalencies will be considered
  • Experience in developing and managing OHS project and change management activities supporting successful OHS program implementation
  • Experience in developing and facilitating training sessions and resources for multi-disciplinary groups
  • Certified as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) (asset)

Assessment Criteria

  • Knowledge of developing and managing OHS program implementation including stakeholder engagement, gap analysis and auditing, project and change communication plans, and developing communication and training resources
  • Knowledge of OSH legislation and regulations
  • Independent decision-making and critical thinking skills.
  • Training and facilitation skills
  • Ability to assess and evaluate multiple issues and balance competing demands in a dynamic environment
  • Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

  • Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license
  • Recent driver's abstract satisfactory to the Employer

Conditions of Acceptance

  • Willing to accept day and overnight travel throughout the province
  • Use of a private vehicle

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please call Adam Drover, Senior Manager of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) at AdamDrover@gov.nl.ca or (709) 729-2101

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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Consultant employer: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Contact Details:

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Recruitment Team