Deputy Chief Safety Officer

Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC)

Iqaluit, Nunavut

Salary: $130,260 - $155,591

County: 39

Competition:

25/12 NU

Annual Salary:

$130,260 - $155,591

Community:

Iqaluit

Closing Date:2025/03/28

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Deputy Chief Safety Officer

Competition Number

25/12 NU

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
Collaborating between the Iqaluit and Yellowknife offices focusing on common practices.
Managing the financial budget for the Iqaluit office.
Ensuring 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 analyze 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.

Closing Date: 2025/03/28

A satisfactory criminal records check is required for this position.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please forward your resume quoting competition number to: 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

The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission’s (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence and stewardship in the workplace.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

careers@wscc.nt.ca

About Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC)

The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) is a government agency responsible for administering the Workers' Compensation Acts, Safety Acts, Explosives Use Acts and the Mine Health and Safety Acts.

Together, with their partners, the WSCC provides services to almost 40,000 workers and 4,000 employers across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, processes over 3,000 claims annually, and conducts over 1,000 inspections annually to ensure the safety of northern workplaces. The WSCC is unique in Canada as it is the only workers' compensation organization in the country to insure workers across more than one province or territory.

A land of stunning beauty and opportunity, Canada's North appeals to many who are seeking a career. It's a welcoming, diverse part of Canada, with many of its residents originating from across Canada and around the world. It's home to the many friendly faces from small communities to vibrant cities, creating a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Living and working in the North are both professionally and personally rewarding with its career advancement and professional development opportunities. It offers a strong sense of community, unforgettable adventures, and an abundance of social activities.

The WSCC is a Crown Corporation of the Governments of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, directed by a Governance Council through the President & CEO. The WSCC operates with six divisions under a team of senior managers. The WSCC has offices located in Yellowknife and Iqaluit. We offer a generous benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth, a workplace culture and leave entitlements that promote and support a healthy work-life balance, a culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your lived experience, being part of a team that positively impacts the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.

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