Apply By: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Occupational Health & Safety Advisor

Job ID:

235937

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Science and Research Branch

City:

Peterborough

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 6 months, with the possibility of extension

Job code:

05473 - Occup Health & Safety Advisor

Salary:

$1,372.35 - $1,714.88 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Science and Research Branch and the Fish and Wildlife Branch is seeking a qualified professional with knowledge and experience in health and safety to provide technical expertise to the branch.

Consider this interesting and unique opportunity to showcase your talents and provide support to staff who safeguard the public interest by leading and delivering professional regulatory protection of Ontario's natural resources.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

About the job

In this role, you will:

• lead the Science and Research Branch and Fish and Wildlife Branch implementation of provincial health and safety legislation, standards and initiatives
• audit, deliver, develop and report on appropriate performance measures
• lead and conduct engagement and provide advice and training to support the implementation of new initiatives in the branches province-wide

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Technical expertise:

• knowledge of Ontario's Health and Safety objectives, mandates, legislation/regulations and operational delivery to develop/implement projects
• knowledge of health and safety, and emergency management planning requirements to develop and implement workplace emergency plans and continuity of operation plans

Project planning and financial management:

• knowledge of project planning, implementation, management and evaluation principles and methodologies in order to lead program delivery plans for health and safety, emergency management, wellness and respectful workplace initiatives
• knowledge of financial management, including budget preparation, procurement, analysis and monitoring to support program/project implementation and ongoing operations

Interpersonal and communication skills:

• relationship management and negotiation skills to establish networks, work cooperatively and gain support for policy and program initiatives
• ability to deliver effective presentations and provide issues management advice, and to explain policy or program recommendations to ministry management
• communication skills to prepare, update and review proposals, briefing notes and other executive documentation that is highly sensitive in nature

Analytical and evaluation skills:

• analytical and evaluative skills to critically evaluate programs; develop policy and implementation plans; and to identify business needs and resolve planning/management issues

Computer proficiency:

• proficiency with common office productivity software, such as email, internet, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation applications to effectively prepare presentations, correspondence, reports; conduct research and analysis, and share information

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-A

Category:

Consulting and Planning

Posted on:

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Note:

• N-NR-235937/25

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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