The Manager, Policy, Procedure, and Regulations is responsible for managing four distinct operating areas within the Workers Safety and Compensation Commission: 1) policy development and research, 2) procedures development 3) regulations review 4) Codes of Practice development.

The incumbent is involved in and leads policy and procedures development by providing professional advice, informed analysis and support to the WSCC, its Senior Management Team and Governance Council on a broad range of program and policy issues under the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Workers Compensation Acts, Safety Acts, Mine Health and Safety Acts, and Explosive Use Acts, in support of the WSCCs Vision, Mission and Values. Within the regulations review function, the manager leads the review and development of regulatory initiatives related to the mandate of the WSCC. This role also supports Prevention Services in the review and development of Codes of Practice under occupational health & safety legislation.

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

• Managing the development, approval and implementation of the Comprehensive Policy Review Plan (CPRP), Administrative Policy Review Plan (APRP), ongoing policy development priorities and policy stakeholder engagement process.
• Participating in inter jurisdictional policy activities and provides WSCCs position and perspective on policies and programs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing the development of procedural documentation to support the standardization of work, training for service delivery, continuous business improvement and system controls.
• Developing and manage the Regulatory Review Plan.
• Managing the development and review of Codes of Practice under the Safety Acts and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, at the direction of the Chief Safety Officer.
• Providing overall management of staff and resources for the Policy, Procedure, and Regulations unit.

What you bring to the role:

• A Bachelors degree in a related discipline combined with a minimum of five years of progressive experience in a combination of policy and program development, and legislative development. A minimum of three years of management/supervisory experience is required. Related education includes, but is not limited to, political science, public administration, economics, and business administration.
• Experience with workers compensation and occupational health and safety is an asset.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowance of $3,700 for Yellowknife or $22,996 for Iqaluit.
• Relocation assistance.
• For staff in Iqaluit subsidized housing may be provided.
• 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 life experience.
• Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.

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 Commissions (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.