Workplace Health and Safety
As an employer, the GNWT recognizes the importance of healthy employees. Employee wellness is an important part of a successful workplace. To learn more, please visit the the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission's website below:
Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC)
Members Wanted – GNWT Occupational Health and Safety Advisory CommitteeThank you to everyone who submitted their application for a seat on the GNWT Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee (OHSAC). All applications are being reviewed and once the committee members are selected, each candidate will be notified via email of their status. The new GNWT OHSAC will be a standing program/policy advisory committee will be comprised of representatives from across the workforce representing the GNWT, the Union of Northern Workers, and the Northwest Territories’ Teachers Association. The committee will consult in a cooperative manner to make recommendations to the Deputy Ministers’ Human Resources Committee on the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the GNWT Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Program. The GNWT OHS Program will provide procedures, templates and guidelines required by departments, boards and agencies to implement an OHS program which, in turn, will ensure the safety of employees while at work. The development of the program is being led by the Department of Human Resources, which will receive recommendations from the GNWT OHSAC. Questions regarding the GNWT OHSAC can be forwarded to the Department of Human Resources’ Health and Wellness Consultant, Glorianna Jeun, by email at Glorianna_Jeun@gov.nt.ca. FAQ's :: GNWT Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee |
