- Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
- Salary Range: 40.375 - 50.593
- Hours of Work: C- SGEU Regulated 37.33 – one day off every three weeks
- Workplace Diversity: We are committed to workplace diversity.
- Occupation Code: CAE
- Grade: SGEU.11.
- Organization: 016 Highways
- Number of Openings: 1
The Opportunity:
The Ministry of Highways is seeking a highly motivated individual who is innovative and a strategic thinker to manage the Safety Training Program. Reporting to the Director of Fleet Programs, the Safety Training Manager is responsible for the implementation of the Ministry Safety Training Program, reviewing all training requests, complaints and developing broad-based solutions to address them. You will actively lead the research, design, development, implementation and evaluation of equipment and operational training programs to support safe and effective job performance.
Our candidate of choice will have knowledge of Adult Education best practices, Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations (The Saskatchewan Employment Act, and the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations) and numerous other standards associated with occupational health and safety. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to present information and respond to questions from stakeholders, managers, and employees.
Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or equivalent, as well as several years' experience working in a safety professional training role. The knowledge required for this position would typically be obtained through an Adult Education certificate or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) or OHS-related certification from a recognized educational/certification institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Oversee educational assessment, program development, planning, and instructional delivery within classroom and field environments.
- Assess and evaluate learner needs, strengths, and abilities using formative, summative, and diagnostic assessments.
- Develop, adapt, and deliver innovative curriculum, training programs and educational materials tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Deliver training programs for seasonal staff, equipment operators, and adult learners, ensuring the effective transfer of knowledge, skills and standards of practice.
- Provide coaching and consultation to staff, supervisors, and management to support the application of curriculum based knowledge and skills through follow-up visits and case consultations.
- Continuously review and enhance training curriculum to reflect evolving legislation, policy, practice standards, and casework requirements.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives through formal sessions, service area support, coaching activities and performance feedback.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including analysis and recommendations related to case practice standards identified through internal/external reviews.
- Participate in analysis through workshops and planning meetings.
- Interpret and apply complex legislation, policies and procedures using sound judgement, discretion, and professional expertise.
Qualifications
Job Capabilities:
In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:
- Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
- Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
- Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
- Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
- Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
- Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
- The standards and guidelines of highway maintenance equipment operation including health and safety requirements, evolving safety techniques, specialized terminology and workplace procedures;
- Occupational health and safety fundamentals, principles, rights, duties and responsibilities;
- Relevant legislation such as the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Saskatchewan Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, Highway Traffic Act; and
- Knowledge of the Ministry of Highways Occupational Health & Safety policies and departmental procedures.
- Ability to record and organize information in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner which allows others to understand.
- Ability to lead, coach, guide and provide objective performance feedback to employees and/or others to develop their skills, enhance job performance, taking into consideration their priorities, workload and skill level to ensure compliance with expectations, responsibilities and standards of work performance;
- Ability to identify and assess relevant data, trends and opportunities, consider a variety of options, then determine and implement an appropriate course of action;
- Ability to develop an open, honest collaborative working relationship with a diverse range of individuals;
- Ability to work independently and participate and work cooperatively with colleagues and others to meet client and ministry goals and objectives;
- Ability to plan, prioritize and balance diverse and conflicting workload pressures, taking into consideration task complexity, frequent interruptions and deadlines;
- Ability to accurately interpret, evaluate and apply appropriate program information to make recommendations on policies and agreements;
- Ability to accurately enter, retrieve, format and access data using computer software programs, i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; and
- Ability to recognize symptoms of stress and take steps to minimize their impact on job performance, well being and safety of self and others.
Job Skills:
- Communication (Level C)
- Critical Thinking (Level C)
- Digital Skills (Level C)
- Interacting with Others (Level C)
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
- Managing Self (Level C)
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
- Data Literacy (Level C)
- Influence (Level C)
- Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
- Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)
- Managing Talent (Level B)
Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.
What We Offer:
- Dynamic and challenging work
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension
- Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
- Inclusive work environments
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Our Commitment to Excellence:
The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.
About Us
The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.
