Deputy Chief Safety Officer

Annual Salary: $120,179 to $143,559  

Competition: Number:24/36 NU  

Community:  Iqaluit  

Closing Date: August 11, 2024

Here are a few ways you will make a difference: 

• Reviewing and providing feedback to Officers with regards to Investigations and Inspection to best administer and enforce the Safety Act and Regulations.
• Ability to create professional relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to create strong working relationships with other jurisdictional regulatory committees
• Collaboration between the Iqaluit and Yellowknife offices focusing on common practices.
• Manage the financial budget for the Iqaluit office.
• Ensure goals are set and maintained to meet corporate Strategic Plan.

  What you bring to the role:

• Occupational Health and Safety Degree or certification from a recognized institution and;
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation with;
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive related industrial experience
• Minimum three (3) years recent progressive management experience at a senior level
• Valid class 5 drivers license is required 
• Ability to analyse data and determine correct path forward.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to analyze research and interpret legislation and standards as they apply to various industries and or work practices

  What we offer: 

• The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowance of $22,878 in Iqaluit.
• Relocation assistance.
• A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
• Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
• Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your lived experience.
• Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.

Criminal Record Check: Candidates must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please forward your resume quoting competition number: Careers@wscc.nt.ca  

Affirmative Action: Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion:  The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.  

Eligibility: Eligibility lists may be created from the competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions