occupational health and safety officer

About NLHCThe Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website www.nlhc.nl.ca.About the Department/RegionContext: The Human Resources Department is responsible for planning, directing and implementing the various human resources policies, procedures, and programs in support of the organization's mandate. The department provides support, interpretation, and advice to departments, regional offices, and senior management in the areas of employee relations, staffing, job evaluation, compensation, staff development, safety, payroll and benefits administration.Position DetailsCompetition Number:2026/27-046-650071PEmployment Type: Permanent Department/Region: Human Resources Location: Head Office, St. John'sPosting Status: Internal/ExternalClosing Date: October 7, 2026Salary Scale: $76,087 to $101,767 per annum on the Management Pay Plan 587 Points, 35-hour work weekDuties: Reporting to the Director, Human Resources the Manager, Occupational Health and Safety will develop, implement, and maintain an Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Program to ensure a safe work environment and compliance with provincial OH&S legislation. As the Corporation's primary OH&S resource, the incumbent will provide guidance and support to safety officers, managers and employees, in fulfilling their legislated responsibilities as prescribed by the OH&S Act of Newfoundland and Labrador. This position will work with safety officers to develop safe work practices as required based on job hazard assessments. The incumbent will conduct needs assessments to identify training requirements and develop and deliver training that cannot be outsourced. The incumbent will ensure all workplace incidents are reported to WorkplaceNL in accordance with legislation, regulations and reporting requirements. The incumbent will be an active member of the emergency management committee and will act as the lead fire warden chairing the Fire Warden Committee. The position will monitor OH&S performance through data analysis of incident, injury and illness to enable the provision of quarterly and annual reports. The incumbent is also responsible for OH&S programs related to safety orientation. The role demands a high degree of independence, working closely with NLHC stakeholders, Workplace NL (to meet PRIME incentive requirements) and external safety organizations.Screening CriteriaCompletion of post-secondary degree and/or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Technology, Environmental Health, or a related field (equivalencies may be considered) Experience developing OH&S programs and related policies and procedures Experience conducting hazard assessments, workplace inspections, and accident/incident investigationsExperience in emergency planning and response coordinationExperience using a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) for data collection, record keeping and statistical analysis Experience with PRIME requirements through Workplace NL and understanding of NL Provincial OH&S legislation (asset)Assessment CriteriaKnowledge of OH&S legislation, safety standards (e.g