JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 72387
Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 2, 2025
Classification: Standards, Safety & Compliance 6
Salary: $3,390.37 to $4,259.44 bi-weekly ($88,488 - $111,171/year)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Geology, Engineering, Geo-science, Soil Technician plus 4 years experience or Technologist diploma plus 6 years related experience. Preference for Professional Geologist with ability to register with APEGA, or Soil and Geotechnical Tech.
The Excavation and Trenching Safety Specialist must have the following skills and abilities:

Experience classifying soils, designing or overseeing trench and excavation work, determining slope, designing/constructing shoring or other trench safety devices and knowledge of soil mechanics and geo-technical analysis for trench stability.

• Knowledgeable in occupational health and safety.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use common office software to perform research, gather and analyze data, prepare reports, policy and program materials, education materials and correspondence.
• Demonstrated good work ethic with a willingness/ability to learn and be mentored on the job to update skills as required.

• Knowledge and ability to coordinate input and expertise from other divisions, departments, professionals as well as stakeholders on occupational health and safety issues, standards and policies.

• • Knowledge and ability in planning and organizing to develop, coordinate and make recommendations in response to issues and questions.
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The Excavation and Trenching Safety Specialist is a provincial specialist who provides subject matter expertise in support of projects, issues, publications, client responses, and front-line compliance and enforcement activities related to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code.
As a subject matter expert, the incumbent is required to use their specialized knowledge to support the development of legislative provisions related to excavation and trenching. This position is both critical to delivery of front-line services (enforcement of the OHS legislation, investigation of incidents) as well as government operations and priorities.
This position reports to the Safety Team Lead and is a technical member of the team supporting and collaborating with other team members as well as staff within the OHS Program Delivery branch.
The incumbent will:
Provide excavation and trenching expertise in reviewing and interpreting the OHS Act, Regulation and Code. Assist in anticipating, identifying, and assessing excavation and trenching hazards and recommend control measures in all types of provincially regulated workplaces.
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Support OHS investigations in responding to reportable incidents by providing subject matter expertise including providing interpretations and opinions, preparing subject matter expert reports and appearing if required in legal proceedings as an expert witness.
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Support OHS inspections by providing subject matter expertise, including offering OHS legislation interpretations, opinions, and guidance on compliance and industry best practices.
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Provide advice and technical analysis of issues to the Ministry and stakeholders in industry, labour, government, and other agencies regarding a variety of excavation and trenching hazards.
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Participate in the regular review and revision of the OHS legislation and policies relating to excavations and trenching in accordance with the department regulatory review plan.
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- Develop publications and discuss policy interpretations related to excavations and trenching.
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