Safety and Risk Management Program Coordinator

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The Role

We are looking for a Safety and Risk Management Program Coordinator (SRMPC) to support our Digital Technologies Research Centre (DT). The SRMPC would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

In collaboration with the HSE Branch, the safety and risk management coordinator supports the DT research center with the effective delivery of their HSE programs through the administration of HSE programs activities, the coordination of processes and the administrative oversight of all departmental program requirements.

The SRMPC in DT relieves the Administrative Supervisor of  administrative responsibilities by handling the coordination of Safety and Risk Management Program items. They may provide a range of other administration services, in support of the Adiminstration Supervisor and act as their replacement when away.

Tasks may include: 

1. Working to execute HSE requirements specifically tailored to DT. The safety and risk management resource is expected to work collaboratively and in consultation with DT assigned HSE Advisor to ensure consistent and effective delivery of the HSE programs and DT programs.
2. Acts as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders such as employees, management, local Workplace Health and Safety Committee (COSH) in relevant program areas to respond to queries, provide information, coordinate testing/training/meetings and gather and redirect information to other resources as required. Track and follow up with the appropriate group on outstanding action items pertaining to health and safety concerns of the research centre.
3. Monitors and reports on DT’s performance of HSE programs for compliance with external and internal requirements (laws, policies, processes) 
4. Provide support to the  Committees on Organizational Health and Safety (COSH) at various DT sites and other ad hoc committee by preparing pertinent documentation and recording the discussions and decision points.
5. Provides coordination and orientation to new staff on HSE programs and procedures in cooperation with local HSE Advisors. 
6. In consultation with HSE Advisor, ensures - the management of environmental requirements in HSE programs are deployed in compliance with regulations and NRC-HSE policies.
7. This position also offers the opportunity to stand in for the administration supervisor during leave or holidays and to learn tasks related to the administration of the research centre.

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

Post-secondary diploma with relevant experience, or,

A post-secondary diploma in a field related to HSE (e.g. science, engineering, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene) with relevant experience may be considered an asset.

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

Experience

1. Experience in coordinating various activities of administrative nature including solving problems and making recommendations to multiple stakeholders.
2. Experience gathering information and maintaining data integrity, tracking expenses, writing directives and procedures, reports and minutes of meetings.
3. Experience in developing and maintaining administrative systems such as files, logs, and databases and ensuring compliance to classification standards (ie. Protected, secret, etc.) for records management purposes.
4. Experience using MS Office tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
5. Experience working collaboratively with a variety of colleagues and stakeholders. 
6. Experience in reading, interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines and providing related advice and recommendations to internal clients on their application.
7. Experience working in a Health and Safety environment considered an asset.
8. Experience supervising employees considered an asset.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

1. Ability to develop and implement administrative procedures and tools in support of effective initiative management.
2. Ability to provide information, explain processes and answer queries clearly and completely.
3. Ability to design, establish and maintain a sound, effective program and data management infrastructure.
4. Ability to prepare documents such as reports and analyze data.
5. Ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

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

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Compensation

From $66,713 to $78,715 per annum. 

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• In order to ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates are encouraged to provide, along with their résumé, a detailed covering letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.
• Candidates who have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) test results with the Public Service Commission should include these results with their application.
• 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.