HM Note: This hybrid contract role is in office at the managers discretion. Candidates resume must include first and last name.
Deliverables and amp; Skillset Technical Writer
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Health and amp; Safety consultant with experience with content writing and research
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Previous experience as technical writer with health and safety associations/boards/etc.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Previous experience writing procedural documents policies and/or communication content
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Previous experience developing comprehensive HIPAA compliance documentation
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Working knowledge of OHSA OHS and WSIB
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Researching experience: marketing strategy health and amp; safety concepts data analytics etc.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Working in an agile environment
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Nice to have: Joint Health and amp; Safety Committee Certified
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Nice to have: Previous experience delivering health and amp; safety training
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Evaluation Project Requirements Evaluation Breakdown
Business Subject Matter Knowledge and Expertise 25%
- Experience working in the field of occupational health and safety with a sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and other relevant regulations and standards e.g. Ontario Building Code Ontario Fire Code.
- Knowledge of risk assessment and hazard assessment methodologies including hazard identification and control
- Understanding of small business needs in Ontario gained from experience
- Experience in developing and preparing health and safety related information content for projects communication tools presentations publications and other services.
- Certification or degree in OHS or related education and experience.
- Knowledge of contentious emerging and prevalent OHS issues.
- Experience working with regulatory enforcement authorities. (e.g. OHS inspector)
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience working in accordance with acts policies and procedures of the public sector.
Technical Skills 25%
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to use professional judgment knowledge and experience when developing safety related content.
- Ability to ensure information is supplied from credible information sources and reconciles potentially conflicting or biased information.
- Ability to determine the most appropriate information to be included the level of detail and the best approach to explain the concepts to the selected audience.
- Ability to synthesize and communicate complex information for appropriate audiences.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to writing with the goal to communicate complex technical information more easily.
- Experience in the interpretation and application of relevant health and safety legislation standards statistical information and guidelines.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Excellent analytical problem solving and decisionmaking skills.
Research and amp; Analysis Skills 20%
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to research analyze and assess technical issues in an indepth manner using critical appraisal/analysis and clear language techniques in order to prepare develop and write accurate unbiased and comprehensive health and safety content for products and services.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Excellent research skills as well as the knowledge of and the ability to choose the best starting points for searches on Internet sources.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to develop gather and disseminate technical information among colleagues internal and external partners and stakeholders.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to identify retrieve and evaluate scientific and technical information.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to research analyze and organize credible health and safety information to formulate and prepare written responses and other technical resources.
Communication Skills 20%
- Excellent verbal and written skills in order to explain complex technical information in clear language.
- Written communication is tailored to meet audience needs.
- Effective interpersonal skills and excellent ability to work in a team environment.
Other 10%
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Excellent time management skills and organizational skills to handle multiple competing priorities within established deadlines.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to work under pressure and deal with the volume and variety of content development work for products and services.
- Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiar with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies such as waterfall and Agile methods with a focus on iterative development and delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to direct or provide guidance to team members.
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Must Haves:
- Experience working in the field of occupational health and safety with a sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and other relevant regulations and standards e.g. Ontario Building Code Ontario Fire Code.
- Excellent verbal and written skills in order to explain complex technical information in clear language
- Strong experience with MS Office and MS SharePoint
- Certification or degree in OHS or related education and experience.