Manager of Health, Safety and HR Operations

We Have a Big Name – and a Big Mission

We’re the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. But you can call us CCOHS.

We’re a federal government corporation focused on a single mission: upholding the right of everyone in Canada to a healthy and safe workplace where they can thrive. Our tools and resources are designed to give employers and workers across the country the information they need to stay healthy and safe, both physically and mentally, on the job.

And that’s where you come in. We are looking for a Manager of Health, Safety and Human Resources Operations to fulfill an important dual role on our HR team.

If you are a seasoned occupational health and safety professional with a solid foundation of human resources education, experience or knowledge, and the idea of making a difference and being part of a culture that values innovation, professional growth, and your overall well-being excites you, we encourage you to read more about this opportunity.

About the Role
  • Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Manager will oversee the daily operations of the HR department by working closely and collaboratively with the HR team to operationalize policies, programs, and the full range of HR services including recruitment, training and development and compensation administration.
  • With a dotted line to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Manager will lead the internal occupational health, safety, wellness, and sustainability efforts of CCOHS commensurate with our mandate, advancing an exemplary health, safety and environment program and supporting employees to reach their full potential.

What You Have
  • Post-secondary education in a relevant field (business administration, human resources management and/or occupational health and safety or similar).
  • Related professional certification Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Human Resources Professional Leader (CHRL) is required. Demonstrated progress in meeting eligibility requirements and actively working toward such designations may be accepted.
  • Ten (10) years progressive health and safety experience, of which at least three (3) years are at the management level.
  • At least three (3) years of recent related experience in a people management role.
  • Experience in Human Resources and Labour Relations.
  • Experience establishing and achieving business objectives to support organizational strategic plans.
  • Experience leading, motivating, and influencing multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience in a unionized environment of professional employees, preferably within the public sector.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience in management of direct reports to lead, motivate and coach teams to obtain cooperation, instill accountability and achieve results.
  • Sound knowledge of federal legislation including the Canada Labour Code, Government Employees Compensation Act, Canadian Human Rights Act, Privacy Act, Financial Administration Act, and applicable regulations.
  • Experience using technology to support various safety and HR management functions (database management, operating systems, search/retrieval software and Microsoft suite).
  • Expertise gathering credible information, analyzing facts, identifying potential solutions or recommendations, evaluating proposals, and preparing systematic plans (Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle).
  • Ability to deal with sensitive, personal, and confidential information with tact, sensitivity, and diplomacy while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
  • Excellent project and time management.
  • Experience developing and delivering employee education in classroom and virtual environments.
  • Demonstrated skills in mediation, negotiation, coaching and facilitation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in MS software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, and comfortable in learning HR-specific software.
  • A flexible, creative, open-minded approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to communicate in both official languages is highly desirable.

Who You Are
  • An approachable leader who empowers teams and creates an environment where new ideas and collaboration are supported.
  • An excellent communicator who connects well with others, earns their trust, and develops positive working relationships across the organization.
  • A skilled facilitator who can effectively influence stakeholders, solve complex interpersonal problems and identify creative solutions to resolve conflict.
  • A self-directed and self-motivated individual, demonstrating a high level of professionalism, ethics, and confidence.

Job Description

HR-131 Manager of Health, Safety and HR Operations PDF [129 KB]

Salary

Within the range of

$107,656 to $138,607 (CCOHS-13) per annum

Full-time, permanent, excluded position

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Quote File Reference Number: HR-131

Vacancies: 1

To Apply

If you are excited by this opportunity, we want to hear from you. Send us your application in confidence to ​jobs@ccohs.ca.

Attach resume as an MS Word or PDF document.

This competition is open to residents of Ontario only.

Notes

Here at CCOHS, we promote work-life balance, encourage personal development, and foster respect, civility, and inclusion. For more reasons why this is a great place to work and information on our comprehensive benefits and federal public service pension plan, visit our Careers page.

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 contact Human Resources at jobs@ccohs.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Note: Attaining Reliability Status Security Clearance is a condition of employment for all CCOHS positions. All resumes are maintained confidential and are kept on file for a period of six months.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.