Occupational Health and Safety Specialist and Trainer
Job Summary
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Specialist and Trainer ensures that NTHSSA employees have the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge required to meet the NTHSSA's OHS Program, and to support a healthy and safe workplace. The OHS Specialist and Trainer is responsible for fostering positive working relationships throughout the six regions of the NTHSSA, consulting with other GNWT departments, similar agencies in other jurisdictions, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), Quality Risk Management (QRM) staff, and the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC). The OHS Specialist and Trainer will be expected to develop, deliver or source training identified by the Territorial Manager, OHS, which will include the following: Supervisor Safety Familiarization, Joint OHS Committees for Co-Chairs and Members, Performing Inspections, WSCC Reporting, Internal Reporting, Safe Lifting and Handling, Safe Accommodations, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Fit Testing, Site Specific Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of OHS Program development and implementation; conducting investigations; interpreting and applying legislation and/or policies.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply relevant acts, standards, policies, practices, and procedures in the area of health, safety, and wellness.
- Ability to apply creative and innovative training approaches to standards, procedures, policies and directives within NTHSSA to meet territorial needs.
Key Qualifications
- Completion of a relevant degree (Business, Education, Health, etc.), and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience, preferably in a health and social services (HSS) environment
Equivalencies
- Completion of a relevant diploma (Business, Education, Health, etc.), and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience, preferably in a health and social services (HSS) environment. OR
- Completion of a relevant master's degree (Business, Education, Health, etc.), and a minimum of one (1) years of related experience, preferably in a health and social services (HSS) environment
Related Experience
- Implementing safety management systems
- Developing OHS resources and training initiatives
- Mentoring and providing directions to leadership on OHS programs
- Educating on risk assessments
- Conducting investigations
- Demonstrated application of NWT safety legislation
- Implementing emergency management programs
- Performing duties of incident reporting and case management
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories 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 this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27479
Closing Date: February 16, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $54.44 per hour (approximately $106,158.00. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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