Occupational Health Services Technician

Work environment
The Department of National Defence (DND) is entering a pivotal period of transformation and growth, driven by evolving national and global geopolitical priorities. This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities, modernizing operations, and advancing strategic initiatives.As we rise to meet these evolving challenges, the Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking skilled and dedicated professionals to help shape the future of Canada’s defence. Several targeted recruitment initiatives are underway to attract diverse talent across a wide range of disciplines, enhancing our ability to deliver on strategic and operational objectives.

Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff 3 positions in the following locations:
Halifax, NS
Gagetown, NB
Trenton, ONThis pool will be used to fill positions within the Department of National Defense with various language proficiencies in various regions.

Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
📢 How does this work? 
 
Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team! Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply online.” 👍 
 
Step 2: Tell us about you! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application. 
 
Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment. 
 
Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.  📢 Comment cela fonctionne-t-il? 
 
Étape 1 : Lisez l'intégralité de l'annonce. Vous voulez rejoindre notre équipe! Faites-nous part de votre intérêt! Cliquez sur « Postuler en ligne » 👍 
 
Étape 2 : Parlez-nous de vous! Faites parvenir un curriculum vitae détaillé et répondez aux questions de présélection dans le formulaire de candidature en ligne. 
 
Étape 3 : Nous examinerons attentivement toutes vos qualifications. Si vos habiletés correspondent à l’une des nombreuses occasions que nous avons à offrir, nous pourrions communiquer avec vous pour obtenir d’autres renseignements ou pour une évaluation. 
 
Créer un environnement où les diverses perspectives sont valorisées commence par l’autodéclaration. Soyez du nombre et autodéclarez-vous en indiquant à quel(s) groupe(s) d’équité en matière d’emploi vous appartenez. Pour effectuer une autodéclaration, assurez-vous de cocher la case appropriée dans le formulaire de candidature en ligne à la section Équité en matière d’emploi.

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Reliability Status security clearance

▶ Possession of a valid provincial driver’s license.
▶ Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.

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▶ Willing and able to work occasional overtime on short notice.
▶ Willing and able to travel.
▶ Willing and able to perform assigned work tasks in a changing environment.
▶ Willing and able to work in the following conditions: confined and cramped work spaces, loud noises, wet and slippery floors, and adverse weather conditions.
▶ Willing and able to work in conditions with potential exposures to heights when climbing ladders and scaffolds, as well as around toxic chemicals.
▶ Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment, including appropriate respiratory protection relative to exposure risk, as provided by the employer.
▶ Willing and able to carry occupational inspection equipment (up to 20 kg) from vehicle to inspection site(s) (up to 300 metres).

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ED1. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternative (see note 1)NOTE:
o The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:
d. Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
e. Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the EG classification.The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.
Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the EG classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.

CERTIFICATION:
▶ A diploma (or higher) in Occupational and Environmental Health;
▶ Certification in Occupational Hygiene (CIH, ROH, ROHT, OHST, or equivalent); or,
▶ Canadian Armed Forces 6A Preventive Medicine Technician course with required combination of experience and training.

EXPERIENCE:
▶ EX1. Experience in conducting occupational health and safety investigations and inspections.
▶ EX2. Experience applying theories, principles and legislation related to environmental health and safety and industrial hygiene.
▶ EX3. Experience with Microsoft Office software applications.

COMPETENCIES:
▶ C1: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
▶ C2: Thinking Things Through
▶ C3: Working Effectively with Others
▶ C4: Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented
▶ C5: Communication

ABILITIES:
▶ A1: Ability to carry out occupational health inspections and investigations.
▶ A2: Ability to operate, calibrate, and test equipment; take samples.
▶ A3: Ability to prioritize.
▶ A4: Ability to work independently.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English essential
French essential
English or French essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

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KNOWLEDGE:
▶ K1: Knowledge of objectives, roles, and organization of the CAF Preventive Medicine Program.
▶ K2: Knowledge of CAF governing orders, legislation, and regulations.

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The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and visible minorities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups when you apply.As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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