OHS Consultant

Job Information
Job Title: OHS Consultant 
Job Requisition ID: 84594
Ministry: Public Service Commission
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open competition
Closing Date: September 21, 2026
Classification: Human Resources 2
Salary: $3,100.84 to $4,252.25 bi-weekly ($80,931 - $110,983/year)
The  Public Service Commission (PSC) ensures Alberta has a professional, non-partisan and diverse public service that proudly serves Albertans. The expertise and talent that PSC staff bring to their work is critical to our overall success, as our Ministry is responsible for delivering HR services in all HR functional areas, internal communications, and employee engagement to the Government of Alberta.
The Labour Relations Policy and Programs (LRPP) division develops and delivers corporate labour relations and occupational health and safety policies and programs. The Labour Relations and Occupational Health and Safety Branch provide corporate leadership and expertise in labour relations, dispute resolution, workplace investigations, occupational health and safety, and disability management across the Alberta Public Service.

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy, and compliant workplaces? As an OHS Consultant, you will provide expert advice, guidance, and support to client areas across the Government of Alberta, helping departments implement and continuously improve occupational health and safety programs that protect employees and support operational excellence.

Working closely with leaders, employees, union representatives, and regulatory stakeholders, you will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring legislative compliance, and driving continuous improvement across a large and diverse organization.
OHS Program Development and Implementation

• Provide expert OHS advice and support to client areas on program development and implementation.
• Develop policies to support effective hazard assessments, safe work practices, procedures, and OHS plans.
• Provide professional support and guidance for inspections, incident investigations, and the identification/implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide professional guidance and support for Serious and Potentially Serious Incidents.
• Deliver coaching and guidance on OHS requirements, processes, and best practices.
• Manage OHS records management, retention, data analysis, and compliance requirements.

OHS Committees and Stakeholder Support

• Provide guidance to departments in establishing and maintaining effective OHS committees and representative structures.
• Support committee members in fulfilling legislated responsibilities.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across committees and business areas.
• Liaise with union representatives regarding committee representation and emergent OHS matters.

Reporting, Analytics, and Performance Monitoring

• Support incident reporting and OHS data collection activities.
• Analyze OHS metrics and trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and recommendations for leadership..
• Monitor implementation of OHS plans and compliance with established standards.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct program reviews and evaluations against legislative and organizational requirements.
• Develop action plans to address compliance gaps and program deficiencies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Stay current on legislative changes, emerging risks, and industry best practices.

Relationship Management

• Build collaborative relationships with HR, Employee Relations, operational leaders, unions, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide professional-level support and guidance for interactions with OHS Officers, investigators, and external stakeholders regarding incidents, orders, and compliance matters.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate resolution of complex OHS issues.
• Participate in the GoA OHS Community of Practice and cross-government initiatives.
  

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking: Understands how workplace hazards, legislation, operations, people, and organizational priorities connect to support a safe and healthy work environment.
• Agility: Adapts quickly to changing priorities, emerging incidents, legislative changes, and evolving organizational needs.
• Drive for Results: Takes ownership of safety initiatives and delivers timely, practical solutions that improve compliance and workplace safety outcomes.
• Develop Networks: Builds productive relationships with leaders, employees, unions, regulators, and stakeholders to advance safety objectives.
• Creative Problem Solving: Analyzes complex safety issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical solutions that reduce risk and improve performance.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standard: A university degree in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in OHS consulting services, compliance support, and safety program implementation; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Two-way Equivalency: The following equivalent education/experience will be considered:

• A related 2-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and 3-years of related experience.
• A related 1-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and 4-years of related experience.
• Directly related education or experience considered based on 1-year of education for 1-year of experience; or 1-year of experience for 1-year of education.

Additional Job Requirement

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting OHS program development, implementation, or administration.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, inspections, hazard assessments, and developing workplace safety initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Visio.

Assets

• Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Registered Safety Technician (CRST), or equivalent OHS designation.
• COR Auditor certification and/or COR auditing experience.
• Experience leading or supporting Serious Incident investigations.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections and compliance reviews.
• Experience developing and delivering OHS training programs.
• Experience analyzing safety performance metrics and preparing reports for leadership.
• Experience working in large, complex, unionized organizations.
• Knowledge of WCB processes, disability management considerations, and return-to-work programs.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and external investigators

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Location: Edmonton is preferred, however, applications from other locations within the province are welcomed.
Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday.
This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classification across the Government of Alberta

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what we have to offer: 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. 

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resources for information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy V Zaiffdeen at Cindy.V.Zaiffdeen@gov.ab.ca.