Senior Occupational Health and Safety Technical Specialist (Bilingual) (1-Year Temporary)

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 need your occupational health and safety expertise to help us get this important information into the hands of our key stakeholders. Our fact sheets, person-to-person information service, and other resources are making a big impact across Canada. As an integral part of our Inquiries Services team, you’ll help us have an even greater impact. So if 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 on. **About the Role** ------------------ * As a Senior Occupational Health and Safety Technical Specialist, you will support the planning and plan implementation of the Inquiries and Technical Services Unit and other assigned project teams. You’re the subject matter expert for health and safety and are responsible for the final approval of content for projects, products, and services. * Leveraging your technical expertise, you will provide advice on inquiries and to staff about occupational health and safety matters. You will research, analyze, write, and review health and safety-related content for projects, presentations, conferences, webinars, e-courses, communication tools, publications, and other services. Applying critical appraisal methods, you will edit technical health and safety content for accuracy, balance, clear language, and completeness to ensure CCOHS standards are met. * As a subject matter expert, you’ll represent CCOHS through various committees, national meetings, working groups, and in the media, while maintaining a high level of awareness regarding national and international initiatives and priorities, as well as stakeholder needs. **What You Have** ----------------- * Master's degree in occupational hygiene, occupational health and safety, or a related field and at least ten years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * CRSP and/or CIH/ROH designation is required. * Sound experience in researching, writing, analyzing, critical appraisal, reviewing and delivering occupational health and safety content in various media. * Excellent Internet research skills. * Expertise in adult education concepts and techniques. * Project management skills and excellent ability to work in a team environment. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to understand e-learning software packages. * Excellent verbal and written skills in order to explain complex technical information