Government of Saskatchewan Looking for Occupational Health Officer at Saskatoon, SK Full Time

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location(s): SK-Stoon-Saskatoon

Ministry: 020 Labour Relations and Workplace Safety

Salary Range: $34.028-$42.641 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.10.

The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service which reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of the citizens of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Labour Relations and Workplace Safety has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Health Officer to join Safety Operations North based in Saskatoon.

The role of an Occupational Health Officer is to promote and enforce compliance with The Saskatchewan Employment Act and The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. The position includes travel throughout the central and northern parts of the Saskatchewan; to conduct inspections, respond to complaints, support workplace occupational health committees and representatives, educate workers and employers on health and safety matters and help resolve disputes concerning occupational health and safety concerns.

The successful candidate will have proven analytical skills and have demonstrated the ability to effectively apply occupational health and safety principles and strategies while promoting and enforcing the Saskatchewan Employment Act and The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2020. Your experience will include 7+ years of experience in commercial or industrial workplaces, 3+ years supervising employees in a commercial or industrial setting and a minimum of 3 years’ experience applying fundamental health and safety work practices, techniques and requirements.

Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a recognized safety degree or diploma, technical designation, or being a journeyperson in a relevant sector. CRSP or CRST designation will be considered an asset. A valid class 5 driver’s license is required, and drivers abstract may be requested.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work: B – SGEU Field 37.33 – one day off every three weeks

Number of Openings: 2

Closing Date: May 31, 2022, 12:59:00 AM