Opportunities: Occupation Health & Safety Officer (Inspector (Specialist) 3) (46183)
Opportunities: Occupation Health & Safety Officer (Inspector (Specialist) 3) (46183)
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Job Description
Competition # :46183
Department:Labour Skills and Immigration
Location:YARMOUTH and KENTVILLE
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:11-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At the Safety Branch of the Department of Labour Skills and Immigration we are responsible for delivering effective and efficient regulatory management for the protection of the public and workers safety through education outreach inspection and enforcement equipment registration permits and licenses. Our staff of over 115 employees located throughout Nova Scotia do this by using the Pathways to Compliance to enhance compliance of provincially regulated employees employers and contractors through setting promoting verifying and enforcing requirements under various pieces of legislation.
LSI works to provide fairness safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live learn and work to their highest potential. We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for safety labour standards apprenticeship immigration and population growth and many other facets of everyday life.
If you are searching for a rewarding career we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as an Occupational Health and Safety Officer.
About Our Opportunity
As the Occupational Health and Safety Officer you will be independently responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the Internal Responsibility System within all workplaces (industrial construction institutional forestry fishery mining etc.) in an assigned district.
You will provide information advice and guidance to employers contractors employees unions equipment suppliers and professionals with respect to their duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. You will assist Labour and Management through compliance and promotion to work cooperatively to affect the highest possible standard of safety and health in the workplace.
As the Occupational Health and Safety Officer you will report directly to the Regional Director.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Occupational Health and Safety Officer duties also include:
- Performs inspections of industrial commercial construction and government operations for compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations.
- Investigates workplace accidents fatalities work refusals health and safety complaints and allegations of discriminatory action as assigned by the Regional Director which are not assigned to investigators.
- Assesses and enforces compliance with the employers internal responsibility system and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations by issuing workplace warnings orders and stop work orders.
- Recommends preventative measures to ensure workplace safety through education.
- Prepares inspection reports and detailed written reports and recommendations.
- Reviews employer generated documentation such as hazard assessments safe work procedures accident/incident investigation reports and occupational health and safety programs.
- Responds to requests for service and interpretation of legislated requirements for employers employees and the general public.
Qualifications and Experience
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have completed high school as well as a related trade or technical training in the area of specialty (Occupational Health & Safety) with 7 years of related experience after the course completion.
You must be able to work both independently and as a member of a team exhibiting collaborative behaviors. The ability to exercise professional discretion manage competing interests and maintain and build effective stakeholder relationships is critical. Previous experience in dealing with difficult clients is a must. You must be able to understand interpret and explain legislation in plain language terms for clients. You must be comfortable and able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including one-on-one and larger gatherings.
You have experience conducting workplace inspections and complaint investigations as well as investigations of accidents and incidents. You will also have experience reviewing employer generated documentation such as hazard assessments safe work procedures accident/incident investigation reports and occupational health and safety programs.
You will have experience conducting safety inspections; safety audits and provides safety orientations; and identifies health and safety hazards.
Demonstrated proficiency in various computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office including Word Excel and Outlook) as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills is required. This position requires access to a reliable motor vehicle and a valid drivers license. Offer of employment is contingent on an appropriate background and criminal records check.
While not required it is considered an asset if you have a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation P. Eng designation or acceptable equivalency.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
Additional Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations.
- Knowledge of inspection and investigation procedures.
- Knowledge of industry sectors including mining forestry fishing health care and manufacturing.
- Must be capable of carrying out duties and responsibilities independently and often immediately in frequently stressful and/or adverse environmental conditions which will require maturity integrity tact intelligence and excellent judgement respecting the factual and human dimensions of the situation.
Equivalency
Include but not limited to:
2 year diploma in a related area of specialty (Occupational Health & Safety) with 6 years of related experience
- 4 year bachelor degree in a related area of specialty (Occupational Health & Safety) with 4 years of related experience
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Working Conditions
- You must be able to work irregular hours to travel and have access to a reliable vehicle.
- Must be eligible for Special Constable Status which requires a criminal record check.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- This position requires the wearing of identifiable clothing
- May be required to work overtime and perform standby duties
Additional Information
There are 2 Term employment opportunities with anticipated end dates of May 4 2026 (Yarmouth) and April 19 2026 (Kentville). The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: TE 27
Salary Range: $2683.02- $3116.30Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
