Please note: The WSCC is anticipating a vacancy within the next6 months, with an anticipatory start date of Jan 2026.

This position is located inIqaluit, NU and reports to the Deputy Chief Safety Officer. The Safety Officer providesservices to employers, workers, and the public and is appointed under thelegislation as a Safety Officer. In compliance with the Northwest Territories(NT) and Nunavut (NU) Safety Acts, Explosives Use Act, and the associatedRegulations (Acts & Regs), and fosters the vision, mission and values ofthe Workers Safety and Compensation Commission.

The Acts and Regulationsgive the Officer the legislative authority to enter worksites to assesscompliance with the Acts & Regs, to conduct inspections and investigatedangerous occurrences, serious injuries or fatalities, work refusals andemployee claims of discrimination.

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

• Conducting worksiteinspections, make assessments, review, and evaluate Occupational Health andSafety (OHS) Programs.
• Promoting the internalresponsibility system through education and awareness using communication,diplomacy skills, and knowledge.
• Identifying emerging trendsin workplace health and safety issues and use this information to recommendWSCC awareness programs.
• Traveling to communities inthe Northwest Territories and Nunavut to conduct inspections and ensurecompliance with legislation.
• Assisting other WSCCdivisions to proactively promote cooperation in matters of occupational healthand safety.

What you bring to the role:

• A certificate, or degree,in Occupational Health and Safety from an accredited educational institution.
• A minimum of three (3)years experience working in the health and safety field.
• A valid class 5 driverslicense.
• Demonstrated knowledge ofSafety Acts and Regulations, industry standards, and other related acts, codes,and regulations.
• Experience with conductinginvestigations.
• Ability to effectivelyorganize and prioritize workload and adapt to changing priorities.

What we offer:

• The opportunity topositively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowanceof $3,700 for Yellowknife or $22,996 for Iqaluit.
• Relocation assistance.
• For staff in Iqaluit subsidized housing may be provided.
• A superior benefits packageand enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
• Learning and developmentprograms and funding dedicated to your career growth.
• Generous leave entitlementsand a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• A culturally diverseworkforce that embraces change and welcomes your life experience.
• Federal and territorial taxincentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the NorthernResidents Tax Deductions.

Criminal Record Check: Candidates must be able toprovide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactorycheck may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Indigenous Employment Policy: Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receivepriority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Equivalencies: May be considered based ona one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of educationor one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations ofeducation 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 aninclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support duringthe hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you arecontacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated duringthe hiring process.

Eligibility: Eligibility lists may be created from the competitionto fill future term and indeterminate positions.

The Workers Safety andCompensation Commissions (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases andinjuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providingno fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values arerespect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence, andstewardship in the workplace.