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OPH - Public Health, Strategic Program and Project Officer Full-time Job
Medical & Healthcare NepeanJob Details
Application Close: 15/05/2024
JOB SUMMARY
Ottawa Public Health is responsible for providing public health programs and services that contribute to the physical, mental and emotional health and well-being of the residents of Ottawa, in compliance with Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards, protocols and guidelines and other related public health legislation. In partnership with the people and communities of Ottawa, Ottawa Public Health improves and advocates for health and well-being through prevention, promotion and protection.
You are responsible for: coordinating the development, implementation and maintenance of strategic plans; leading or undertaking high risk, complex strategic projects; and providing project management services including defining project scope, preparing project documentation, and leading an assigned project team.
You also lead or undertake corporate programs and initiatives on behalf of Ottawa Public Health, representing the branch/service area and department, and consult with the MOH and senior leadership team to establish strategic management objectives and outcomes consistent with the departmental and corporate vision. In addition, you support the department’s stakeholder and relationship management strategies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible and practical experience in strategic planning, and the development, implementation and evaluation of complex and strategic projects, and programs at a corporate or departmental level.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Possess general knowledge of the Corporation, departmental business requirements, policies and legislation related to the department
- Project management methodologies and practices
- Business process principles, practices and methodologies
- Business case analysis
- Policy and program analysis, development, implementation and evaluation
- Research, trend analysis, risk assessment
- Strategic and communications plans development
- Performance management, measurement methods, tools and techniques
- Strategic planning and policy development concepts, theories, principles and methodologies
- Legislation, regulations, policies, standards and guidelines relevant to the work
- Corporate policies, guidelines and practices
- Departmental business requirements as well as understanding of the programs/services and operations of other departments, and the inter-relationships between them and own work area
- Working within a complex, political environment
- Corporate computer systems and applications
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Work on a wide range of projects of a highly complex and diverse nature
- Develop and deliver presentations to various levels of management and community partners
- Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Build internal/external business relationships to enhance knowledge, innovation and continuous improvement
- Perform effectively in a multi-disciplined environment requiring a high degree of motivation and initiative
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact cooperatively, effectively and efficiently with staff and the public as required
- Work effectively in a team environment to achieve corporate, departmental and branch goals
- Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and discretion, and maintains strict confidentiality
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, set schedules, meet deadlines, handle multiple projects/activities and competing demands, and deliver results in a changing work environment
- Display political awareness and sensitivity
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative and credibility
- Innovative, goal and results-oriented
- Flexible and adaptable
- Customer service oriented
- Exercise discretion, tact and diplomacy
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Immunization Policy: OPH has an immunization policy requiring all employees to report their COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination status annually
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
OPH - Public Health, Strategic Program and Project Officer
City Of Ottawa
Nepean - 15.65kmMedical & Healthcare Full-time
87,068.80 - 105,951.30
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Coordinator, Health and Safety Full-time Job
Medical & Healthcare NepeanJob Details
JOB SUMMARY
The Health and Safety unit delivers a comprehensive health and safety program for the Public Works department by conducting safety inspections, audits and investigations, assessing and mitigating departmental health and safety risks/hazards, implementing management strategies including monitoring and promoting compliance to legislated and corporate requirements, developing or enhancing health and safety programs, and delivering health and safety training to staff.
You are responsible for providing an overall coordination function for all Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) related programs, services, and initiatives within the department. You support management and staff by providing advice and guidance, developing programs and procedures, coordinating special projects, conducting risk assessments, monitoring compliance through inspections and audits, conducting incident investigations, and making recommendations for improvement.
You also liaise with Health and Safety in Human Resources Services and the operating branches within the Public Works department.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 3 year university degree in Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field, with coursework related to OH&S administration
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible OH&S experience working in a large unionized industrial organization, implementing initiatives, performing project management, and/or conducting research and analysis
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations
- Workplace Safety Insurance Act and applicable regulations
- Applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation related to OH&S
- Key safety issues involved in operating an industrial operation
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of OH&S work procedures and practices
- Hazard Recognition, assessment and control
- Inspection and audit planning and procedures
- Incident investigation methodology
- Risk assessment methodology
- Research methods, data collection and interpretation
- Planning and performance measurement
- Policy and procedure development and documentation practices
- Project management principles and techniques
- Training and development approaches and evaluation methodology
- Strategic and operational planning
- Human resources practices and principles, collective agreements
- Computer applications relating to the work, including MS Office Suite, SAP, PowerPoint
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Able to interpret and apply legislation
- Able to work independently, with minimum support/direction
- Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff and as part of a team
- Able to plan, initiate, organize, and prioritize work, and to balance the stress of multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and pressures, while maintaining a keen sense of quality and deadlines
- Able to plan, lead, coordinate, implement, and manage projects to completion
- Able to conduct research, compile/analyze issues/data, make judgments on the interpretation of issues/data, identify and compare a range of options, and make recommendations
- Possess strong problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions where precedent is not usually available
- Able to communicate complex information and influence and convince others to adopt courses of actions they might not otherwise wish to take
- Able to initiate and facilitate change
- Able to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive issues
- Able to conduct interviews and obtain relevant information
- Possess excellent consultative, collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to direct, advise and guide
- Able to negotiate and persuade others and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills; able to write reports and deliver presentations; able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Possess strong existing computer skills, with ability to use Microsoft Office suite applications and SAP
- Able to think analytically, and focus on accuracy and detail
- Able to demonstrate leadership and initiative
- Patient, flexible and adaptable
- Able to display tact and diplomacy
- Innovative, creative, and resourceful
- Customer service oriented
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Coordinator, Health and Safety
City Of Ottawa
Nepean - 15.65kmMedical & Healthcare Full-time
7,459,088 - 9,075,976
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