Occupational Health and Safety Inspector - Industrial
 
Bring your health and safety experience and knowledge gained in industrial sectors and/or health care processes to this position with the Ministry of Labour.
 
What can I expect to do in this role?
 
You will:
• enforce the Occupational Health and Safety Act’s  provisions and regulations
• conduct comprehensive inspections and investigations, write orders and reports
• engage in enforcement activities including prosecutions
• work with health and safety partners, workers, union/management to promote safe work practices and working conditions with workers, unions and management through the Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
 
Location: Hamilton, London, Mississauga, Newmarket, North York, Scarborough, St Catharines, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Waterloo, Windsor
 
How do I qualify?
 
Mandatory
• you have a class “G” driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
• you have the ability to travel extensively, respond to after-hour calls, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as part of regular scheduled work
 
Technical Knowledge:
• you have working knowledge and practical experience in a broad range of industrial/health care and related workplaces/processes and of the health and safety hazards and controls associated with the chemical, biological and physical agents
• you have working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, standards and other legislation relevant to industrial/health care facilities and workplaces including the workplace harassment provision
 
Analytical Skills:
• you have the ability to enforce, interpret, apply and explain legislation
• you have experience conducting inspections and investigations including interviewing experience and experience handling evidence
• you have reasoning, evaluative and analytical skills to interpret information, assess compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and standards, and determine strategies/action(s) to be taken
• you have the ability to learn court procedures
 
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• you have well developed listening and communication skills to promote compliance, provide advice and consultation
• you have the ability to accurately document and convey information that may be sensitive with demonstrated experience in report writing
• you have conflict resolution and interpersonal skills that effectively impact and influence others to a logical or appropriate course of action
• you can respect differing interests and conflicting priorities
• you have sound planning and organizational skills to co-ordinate own workload
• you have the ability to deal with contentious and emotionally charged work situations
 
Other important skills:
• you have knowledge of computer information technology, computer databases and software packages



Salary Range: $1,321.19 - $1,624.55 per week
 
Additional information:

• 5 Permanent, 1290 Central Pkwy W, Mississauga, Central Region, General Screening Requirement
• 3 Permanent, 2275 Midland Ave, Scarborough, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
• 8 Permanent, 5001 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
• 1 Permanent, 17345 Leslie St, Newmarket, Central Region, General Screening Requirement
• 1 Permanent, 4510 Rhodes Dr, Windsor, West Region, General Screening Requirement
• 1 Permanent, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region, General Screening Requirement
• 1 Permanent, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region, General Screening Requirement
• 3 Permanent, 217 York St, London, West Region, General Screening Requirement
• 1 Permanent, 159 Cedar St, Sudbury, North Region, General Screening Requirement
• 2 Permanent, 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region, General Screening Requirement
• 1 Permanent, 155 Frobisher Dr, Waterloo, West Region, General Screening Requirement

 
Note:

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

 
How to Apply:
You are required to complete an application form. Please visit the Ministry of Labour Website in order to download the application and obtain instructions on completing and submitting the application form. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Please quote Job ID 95476 in the subject line of your e-mail, and submit your application by Friday, September 16, 2016. Faxes are not being accepted at this time.



If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
 
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