Safety and Health Officer

Regular/Full-Time 

Manitoba Labour and Immigration

Workplace Safety and Health, Labour 

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Advertisement Number: 43853 

Salary Range: $72,042.00 - $94,018.00 per year 

Closing Date: April 19, 2025 

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages, and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Workplace Safety and Health enforces The Workplace Safety and Health Act and its associated regulations in order to protect the safety and health of workers in Manitoba. Workplace Safety and Health’s inspection and investigation activity focuses on improving legislative compliance in order to eliminate workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses.

To be considered for this competition you must submit a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and how you meet the qualification for the position, to the Public Service Commission by email  at govjobs@gov.mb.ca, quoting advertisement number and the position title in the subject line. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and satisfactory driver's abstract with the ability to operate a government-owned/ leased vehicle in all seasons.
• Must provide and maintain satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various environmental conditions, including exposure to dust, animals, and other environmental allergens.
• Physically capable of performing the duties and functions of the job including working at heights and carrying out strenuous physical activities such as walking, climbing, crawling, bending and kneeling.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various environmental conditions, including exposure to dusts, animals, and other environmental allergens.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Journeyperson certification in a skilled trade, or certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), or a post-secondary degree in one of the following fields: Health Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Civil Engineering. Candidates with relevant education, training, and experience in policing may also be considered.
• Experience in conducting quality assurance, inspections, investigations or program evaluation.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify relevant information, analyze facts, interpret standards or laws, and determine appropriate options to resolve situations.
• Knowledge of workplace hazards and risk mitigation measures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with potentially difficult individuals in a respectful, objective manner.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to lead and manage difficult situations.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or equivalent software applications.

Duties:
The Safety and Health Officer conducts inspections and investigations into fatalities, right to refuse situations, discriminatory actions, serious incidents and other related workplace concerns in all industry sectors. The position completes assignments in accordance with The Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Workplace Safety and Health Regulation, and the operational procedures set by the Branch. The Officer's work involves conducting inspections and interviews, preparing written reports on enforcement activities, issuing and determining compliance with improvement orders and stop work orders, and providing information to improve awareness of and compliance with safety and health legislation. The position may be called upon to give evidence at an inquest related to an incident or fatality or provide evidence before the Manitoba Labour Board.

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Advertisement No. 43853

Talent Acquisition 

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB.  R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. 

When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.