Occupational Health Services Technician Job at National Defence
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec)
EG-05
$70,088 to $85,272
For further information on the organization, please visit Department of National Defence
Closing date: 5 May 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.Apply online
Important messages
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Assessment accommodation
How does this work?
✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”
✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.
Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.
Work environment
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.
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Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.
What do we offer?
At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
Work life balance! Including opportunities for:
o Telework and flexible work arrangements
o Flexible hours of work and compressed work weeks
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to fill up to one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec. This process may also be used to staff future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment within the Department of National Defence.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
A Secondary school diploma and successful completion of one of the following:
- A diploma in Environment, Occupational Health and Safety; certification in Occupational Hygiene or Canadian Armed Forces 6A Preventive Medicine Technician course with required combination of experience and training.
Degree equivalency
Experience:
Experience in conducting occupational health and safety investigations and inspections.
Experience applying theories, principles and legislation related to environmental health and safety and industrial hygiene.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
Knowledge:
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology especially the ears and the respiratory system.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
French essential
Information on language requirements
Competencies:
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Thinking Things Through
Working Effectively with Others
Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented
Communication
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.
- In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work occasional overtime on short notice.
Willing and able to travel.
Willing and able to perform assigned work tasks in a changing environment.
Willing and able to work in the following conditions: confined and cramped work spaces, wet and slippery floors, and adverse weather conditions.
Willing and able to work in conditions with potential exposures to heights when climbing ladders and scaffolds, as well as around toxic chemicals
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - Security: Reliability
Possession of a valid provincial driver’s license
It is important to know that all conditions of employment must be met at the time of appointment
Depending on the position to be staffed, other conditions of employment may apply.
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
- Depending on the position being staffed:
- Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
- Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
- Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
- You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
- A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
- Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
- Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
- Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
- Organizational Needs.
- Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.
- Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
- The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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