The Cultural Safety, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor (The Advisor)
leads, develops and coordinates initiatives that improve and promote cultural
safety, diversity, equity and inclusion at WSCC, in all Northern workplaces under
our jurisdiction and in the programs and services provided by the WSCC to our
stakeholders.
The Advisor as a subject matter expert will ensure that:
· WSCC delivers programs and
services that are culturally safe,
relevant and representative, and (acknowledges the history, culture, values,
knowledge and ways of being of the Indigenous people of the Northwest
Territories (NT) and Nunavut (NU)).
· WSCC is committed to gaining
knowledge of, recognizing and respecting diversity and equity and inclusion, in
our programs, services and organization in our jurisdictions.
· The WSCC is an inclusive
workplace culture that is culturally safe, respectful, equitable and safe for
all employees to feel supported and encouraged to contribute their unique
perspectives to the work that we do.
What you bring to the role:
What we offer:
Criminal Record Check:Candidates must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Indigenous Employment Policy: Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
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.
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.
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Le conseiller ou la conseillère en sécurisation culturelle, diversité et inclusion dirige, élabore et coordonne des initiatives qui favorisent et renforcent ces trois dimensions à la Commission de la sécurité au travail et de l’indemnisation des travailleurs (WSCC) ainsi que dans tous les milieux de travail nordiques relevant de sa compétence, veillant en outre à ce que les programmes et services offerts par la WSCC à nos intervenants en fassent foi.
Voici quelques-unes des fonctions par lesquelles vous contribuerez à notre mission :
Ce que vous apportez à ce poste :
Ce que nous vous offrons:
Vérification du casier judiciaire: Les candidats et candidates doivent être en mesure de fournir une vérification satisfaisante de leurs antécédents judiciaires. En l’absence de celle-ci, votre candidature pourrait être rejetée.
Considération pour l’embauche prioritaire des Autochtones: Pour être considérés comme prioritaires dans le cadre de la Politique d’emploi des Autochtones, les candidats doivent clairement identifier leur admissibilité.
Diversité et inclusion: La Commission de la sécurité au travail et de l’indemnisation des travailleurs (WSCC) est un milieu de travail inclusif. Si vous avez une incapacité et devez obtenir un soutien pendant le processus d’embauche, nous vous encourageons à décrire tout besoin lorsque nous communiquerons avec vous pour une affectation ou une entrevue afin que vous puissiez bénéficier de mesures d’adaptation.
Eligibility: Des listes de candidats et candidates admissibles peuvent être établies à l’issue du concours pour pourvoir des postes d’une durée déterminée ou indéterminée.
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.