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Officer, Safety Engineer
National, ON, CA
Job Requisition Id: 194967
Business Function: Health and Safety
Primary City: Wherever the sucessful candidate resides
Other Location(s): National
Province: All Regions
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: CPMGA01
Number of Vacancies: 1
Recruiter’s name: ELEANOR AYAFOR
Telephone:
Position Reports To: JENNIFER CHAPMAN
Area of Competition: National Level
Posting Date (YYYY-MM-DD):2025-10-29
Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2025-11-12
Job Description
The Officer provides the national focus and direction across the Engineering, Maintenance and Real Estate groups to ensure compliance to safety standards for all mechanized mail processing facilities and equipment. The objectives are to optimize employee safety, and ensure that the corporation complies with federal, provincial, municipal and other Health and Safety (H&S) standards, procedures, policies and regulations.
Job Responsibilities
- Leads the development review and modification annual H&S plans which include but is not limited to such items as scheduling of field and plant audits or assessments, frequency and locations, contacts and suppliers, process maps and KPIs. Consults with key Stakeholders to ensure integration of responsibilities. Presents plan to the Manager for approval and implementation.
- Performs H&S audits in Canada Post plants. Ensures that weekly safety meetings are occurring, HSE safety checks are being completed, equipment modifications have been completed to specifications, and thorough analysis, that risks are identified and solutions developed and implemented.
- Participates in the selection process for tendering/lease/purchases to ensure risk mitigation, safety and effectiveness of design and operations through legislative compliance; identification and management of risk factors and reliability from tender stage through to successful completion of projects.
- Leads continuous improvement initiative. Works with vendor to modify, develop or create relevant guidelines based on current legislation and CPC standards. Develops Request for Proposal documents and manages the national contracts with vendor for Safety Programs.
- Resolves contentious safety issues and complex problems, in many instances requiring close contact with union representatives. Acts as a representative of Canada Post and defends the Corporation in issues that have resulted in grievances or arbitrations or other forums (i.e. Workers Compensation Board) where subject matter expertise is required to support the position of the company.
Job Responsibilities (continued)
- Coordinates and performs H&S assessments of equipment and at facilities for proposed new work.
- Assists in the development of course materials for Operations.
- Reviews employee safety programs to determine their adequacy and recommends improvement strategies.
- Acts as resource to assist in the development of Corporate Manual System (CMS) documents as required.
Qualifications
Education
- Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training
Experience
- 1 to 3 years of relevant functional experience
- One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset
Other Candidate Requirements
- Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs
- Enrolment in specific designation and or certifications programs may be required for certain positions (e.g. Engineering).
- Strong communication and analytical skills
Other Information
Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.
Employment Equity
Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.
Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.
Accommodation
Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Our signature behaviours
Make the call – We’re empowered to make decisions, respectfully challenge the status quo, and support others to do the same.
Know the destination– We understand Canada Post’s strategy and goals and how we contribute to them, and we move forward with open minds when exploring new approaches.
Deliver for others – We take pride in doing our personal best, demonstrate care for others, and support and encourage them to reach their potential.
Ignite our pride– We play a role in making Canada stronger by celebrating who we are, the communities we service, and issues that matter.
Our values
Our Values have three dimensions: “We matter as individuals, We matter to one another, We matter to our country”
TRUST
I earn the trust placed in me every day, and I trust that my safety and well-being are everyone’s top priority.
We do our best work when we trust each other.
We value the trust Canadians have in us, and understand it is earned with every decision and interaction.
RESPECT
I understand respect is the foundation of a successful workplace.
We respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated.
We respect our country and the communities we serve, and understand we have a responsibility to be a positive force for change.
DELIVER
I challenge myself to safely deliver every day because what I do matters.
We are a network of people, united by what we accomplish and deliver together.
Delivering a stronger Canada for Canadians is at the heart of what we do
Position Occupancy
Applicants who are currently Management/Exempt term employees - it is preferred that employees perform the duties of their position for three (3) months before being considered for permanent opportunities or longer term appointments.
Applicants who are currently at the Manager/Officer/Exempt - it is preferred that employees remain in their substantive position for two (2) years before being considered for other permanent opportunities.
Applicants who are currently members of another employee group - should contact their human resources representative to learn more about their position occupancy requirements.
Interview Notification
Should you be contacted for an interview, you are required to notify your Team Leader. If you do not meet the position occupancy guidelines above, you will need to provide confirmation from your General Manager and Director, Human Resources responsible for your function/region that you can be considered for this opportunity.
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