Appeals Officers in occupational health and safety, designated by the Minister of Labour and grouped under an administrative structure known as the Canada Appeals Office on Occupational Health and Safety (Office), exercise the functions of an administrative tribunal. The Office is located in the National Capital Region.

The mandate of the Appeals Officer is to receive, hear and dispose of appeals of decisions [ss.129(7)] and directions [s.146] issued under the Canada Labour Code, Part II, in all sectors under federal jurisdiction, such as the Air, Rail, Marine and Oil and Gas sectors, the federal Public Service and businesses like road transportation, ferries, and grain elevators.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Appeals Officers regrouped under the Canada Appeals Office on Occupational Health and Safety is to ensure expert, independent, unbiased quality service to all parties by treating them equally, fairly and with understanding, respect and dignity.

OUR MANDATE

The mandate of the Appeals Officers regrouped under the Canada Appeals Office on Occupational Health and Safety is to receive, hear and decide on appeals of decisions of absence of danger and directions regarding occupational health and safety issued pursuant to the Canada Labour Code.

OUR VISION

The Appeals Officers regrouped under the Canada Appeals Office on Occupational Health and Safety seek in the context of their mandate and the prevention of work place accidents and injuries:

• an understanding by all parties of hearing procedures and of their rights;
• holding prompt, impartial and fair hearings;
• issuing correct and reasonable decisions, with reasons, in a timely manner;
• establishing jurisprudence in the interpretation and the application of the Code and its regulations.

In the exercise of its powers, the Office aims to be efficient, effective, innovative and progressive. The working environment at the Office promotes learning, development, professionalism and respect.