Job Description

Parliamentary Protective Service - Human Resources Sector - Health, Safety and Wellness


Ottawa (Ontario)


PE-02, PE-03, PE-04 - The position is at the PSA-8 group and level.


$84,952 to $111,791 (Annual salary is based on a 35-hour work week)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parliamentary Protective Service

Closing date: 19 October 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region.

Apply online

Important messages

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.


Assessment accommodation


Please note that all answers (or cover letters) submitted must be original work. Plagiarism of any kind, including responses generated by AI, is strictly prohibited, and may result in disqualification from the application process.

Duties

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The Advisor, Health, Safety and Wellness, is responsible for planning, developing and managing the delivery of OHS advice and services for the PPS and its employees. Various programs and services relating to firearms, equipment, and safety, training, fitness, mental health, and ergonomics must be reviewed, developed, re-designed and implemented as part of the health and safety mandate. This role plays a lead in ensuring these programs and services are delivered.

Work environment

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The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. It has its own classification, compensation system, and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.



What we offer:




Paid Training Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans 35-hour standard work week Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation Free on-site fitness facilities Employee and Family Assistance Program Flexible work schedules (minimum 2 days in the office per week) While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required Centrally located in downtown Ottawa Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

Intent of the process

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The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis and a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates.



The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within the PPS.

Positions to be filled:

1

Information you must provide

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Your resume.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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EDUCATION:



A university degree in a relevant field such as, but not limited to, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, science or nursing or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.



The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.
Degree equivalency


EXPERIENCES:



EX1: Recent and significantexperience providing advice and making recommendations to managers and clients on Occupational Health and Safety and Environment (OHSE) matters.

EX2: Significant experience in the interpretation of legislation, regulations or policies related to Occupational Health and Safety and Environment (OSHE).


EX3: Experience in supervising investigations related to Occupational Health and Safety and Environment (OHSE).



DEFINITIONS:

Recent means within the past five (5) years.

Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis for over a given period of time.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

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ASSETS :



OPERATIONAL CERTIFICATION:



Safety-related designation such as Certified Occupational Health Nurse OR Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) OR Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) or equivalent.


Regulated health care professional designation in good standing.


EXPERIENCES:



AEX1- Experience in a security or law enforcement work environment.


AEX2- Experience in human resources within the public service (including separated agencies and crown corporations).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

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Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Second language self-assessment test:




To help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.




Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html


Information on language requirements


KNOWLEDGES:



K1- Knowledge of trends, policies, direction and guidance related to mental health and wellness in the workplace that pertain to the federal public service.


K2- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Federal departments and central agencies in the area of mental health and wellness.


K3- Knowledge of current and emerging trends, priorities and issues related to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).


COMPETENCIES:



Teamwork and collaboration

Thinking Skills

Client Service Orientation

Leadership

Communication



OTHER COMPETENCY :



Organizational Skills

Conditions of employment

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You must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and an Enhanced Reliability Status. The process involves a background investigation that includes:


a loyalty assessment; law enforcement verifications; credit and financial verifications; a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and/or drug use; personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process.


You must also consent to completing a personal history questionnaire, be fingerprinted, and photographed.

Other information

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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.


Information on employment equity


Please visit PPS web site under Careers > Opportunities or at https://pps.parl.ca/ for guides that will help you prepare your application and for an interview.




We will only accept online applications received through the GC Employment website.



We also encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.



All communication (screening, assessments, invitations, results) with applicants will be done by e-mail. Ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid, always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.




To submit your on-line application, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster, and select the button "Apply Online" below. Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.



It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application. You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.



Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.



Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.




Depending on the number of applicants volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications.



Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.



Relocation and travel expenses incurred during the recruitment and selection process are the applicant's responsibility.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.