About this role
Competition # : 50028
Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration
Location: DARTMOUTH
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: ¿02-Dec-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Designation Status
This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as African Nova Scotians, Indigenous People, People of African Decent, Racialized People, and/or Women in Occupations where Women are Under-represented.
Preference may be given to applicants who can demonstrate meaningful connections to L'nu or African Nova Scotian communities, where relevant to the requirements of the role. Please ensure you complete the voluntary self-identification questionnaire as part of your application.
See the Nova Scotia Government's Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.
About Us
At the Safety Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, we are responsible for delivering effective and efficient regulatory management for the protection of the public and workers' safety through education, outreach, inspection and enforcement, equipment registration, permits, and licenses. Our staff of over 115 employees, located throughout Nova Scotia, do this by using the Pathways to Compliance to enhance compliance of provincially regulated employees, employers and contractors through setting, promoting, verifying and enforcing requirements under various pieces of legislation.
LSI works to provide fairness, safety, and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential. We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for safety, labour standards, apprenticeship, immigration and population growth, and many other facets of everyday life.
If you are searching for a rewarding career, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as an Occupational Health and Safety Officer.
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