Health and Safety Advisor (Laboratory & Radiation)
About the role
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We're hiring a Health and Safety Advisor!
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 17
The base salary will be $80,620 - $94,840 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.
About Us Western University’s vision is to be a destination of choice for the world’s brightest minds seeking the best student experience at a leading Canadian research university. Combining more than 1,400 full-time faculty, 2,700 full-time administrative staff, and 37,700 full-time students, Western has established itself as a globally recognized destination for academic excellence and leadership development achieved through learning and research. Western prepares future leaders to succeed, providing lifelong opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth to better serve our communities.
Within Human Resources, the Health and Safety team strives to foster the development of a safety consciousness in all members of the University community for the purpose of preventing the risk of injury to persons or the damage to property or facilities. The University is committed to keeping abreast of all safety legislative and standard changes, to communicating these safety standards within the campus, and to ensuring compliance with the standards.
About the Role Western is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support the continued development of a safe and healthy campus environment.
In this role, you will work closely with faculty, researchers, staff and students to identify hazards, assess risks and recommend effective controls that help prevent workplace injury and illness. You will provide expert guidance on occupational health and safety practices, conduct workplace assessments and investigations, and support the development and implementation of safety programs across campus. You will play an important advisory role in supporting safe research and laboratory environments and advancing a strong culture of safety across Western’s academic and research communities.
A key component of the role includes supporting Western’s radiation safety program and serving as a key operational contact for radiation safety across campus. You will work with principal investigators and research teams to ensure safe handling of radioactive materials and compliance with regulatory requirements, including Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission licenses.
You will also collaborate with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure Western maintains compliance with applicable health and safety legislation while continuously improving safety practices across the institution.
As a trusted advisor, you will partner with researchers, academic leaders and operational teams to address complex safety challenges, support laboratory operations, and strengthen safety practices across campus.
This role is based on-site at Western University in London, Ontario, reflecting the hands-on, collaborative nature of supporting health and safety across campus.
What You’ll Do
- Provide expert advice and consultation on occupational health and safety practices across a diverse academic and research environment
- Conduct workplace assessments, incident investigations and safety inspections to identify hazards and recommend appropriate risk controls
- Support Western’s radiation safety program by advising researchers on the safe handling, use and disposal of radioactive materials and supporting regulatory compliance and inspections
- Work directly with principal investigators to support safe laboratory operations, including the use of specialized equipment and hazardous materials
- Develop and deliver safety training programs and guidance on safe work procedures
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and support the development and implementation of health and safety policies and programs
- Collaborate with internal partners, health and safety committees and regulatory authorities to maintain a safe and compliant campus environment
What You’ll Bring As our ideal candidate, you are a collaborative and solutions-oriented safety professional who thrives in complex research environments. You bring strong technical expertise and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical safety guidance for diverse stakeholders.
You are skilled at building relationships, conducting investigations and supporting researchers and leaders in maintaining safe workplaces. You are also comfortable working with regulatory bodies and navigating evolving health and safety standards.
Your ability to communicate clearly, exercise sound judgment and manage multiple priorities will allow you to effectively support Western’s commitment to safety and well-being.
These strengths are complemented by yourUniversity degree in Chemistry, Biology or Physics, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field, along with professional certifications, including Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Registered Radiation Safety Officer (RRSO), Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Certification, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification. Your background includes supporting health and safety programs within research, laboratory or complex institutional environments, as well as experience with radiation safety programs or hazardous materials.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please note:
Successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.
This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.
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Health and Safety Advisor (Laboratory & Radiation)
About the role
##Join Us
We're hiring a Health and Safety Advisor!
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 17
The base salary will be $80,620 - $94,840 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.
About Us Western University’s vision is to be a destination of choice for the world’s brightest minds seeking the best student experience at a leading Canadian research university. Combining more than 1,400 full-time faculty, 2,700 full-time administrative staff, and 37,700 full-time students, Western has established itself as a globally recognized destination for academic excellence and leadership development achieved through learning and research. Western prepares future leaders to succeed, providing lifelong opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth to better serve our communities.
Within Human Resources, the Health and Safety team strives to foster the development of a safety consciousness in all members of the University community for the purpose of preventing the risk of injury to persons or the damage to property or facilities. The University is committed to keeping abreast of all safety legislative and standard changes, to communicating these safety standards within the campus, and to ensuring compliance with the standards.
About the Role Western is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support the continued development of a safe and healthy campus environment.
In this role, you will work closely with faculty, researchers, staff and students to identify hazards, assess risks and recommend effective controls that help prevent workplace injury and illness. You will provide expert guidance on occupational health and safety practices, conduct workplace assessments and investigations, and support the development and implementation of safety programs across campus. You will play an important advisory role in supporting safe research and laboratory environments and advancing a strong culture of safety across Western’s academic and research communities.
A key component of the role includes supporting Western’s radiation safety program and serving as a key operational contact for radiation safety across campus. You will work with principal investigators and research teams to ensure safe handling of radioactive materials and compliance with regulatory requirements, including Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission licenses.
You will also collaborate with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure Western maintains compliance with applicable health and safety legislation while continuously improving safety practices across the institution.
As a trusted advisor, you will partner with researchers, academic leaders and operational teams to address complex safety challenges, support laboratory operations, and strengthen safety practices across campus.
This role is based on-site at Western University in London, Ontario, reflecting the hands-on, collaborative nature of supporting health and safety across campus.
What You’ll Do
- Provide expert advice and consultation on occupational health and safety practices across a diverse academic and research environment
- Conduct workplace assessments, incident investigations and safety inspections to identify hazards and recommend appropriate risk controls
- Support Western’s radiation safety program by advising researchers on the safe handling, use and disposal of radioactive materials and supporting regulatory compliance and inspections
- Work directly with principal investigators to support safe laboratory operations, including the use of specialized equipment and hazardous materials
- Develop and deliver safety training programs and guidance on safe work procedures
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and support the development and implementation of health and safety policies and programs
- Collaborate with internal partners, health and safety committees and regulatory authorities to maintain a safe and compliant campus environment
What You’ll Bring As our ideal candidate, you are a collaborative and solutions-oriented safety professional who thrives in complex research environments. You bring strong technical expertise and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical safety guidance for diverse stakeholders.
You are skilled at building relationships, conducting investigations and supporting researchers and leaders in maintaining safe workplaces. You are also comfortable working with regulatory bodies and navigating evolving health and safety standards.
Your ability to communicate clearly, exercise sound judgment and manage multiple priorities will allow you to effectively support Western’s commitment to safety and well-being.
These strengths are complemented by yourUniversity degree in Chemistry, Biology or Physics, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field, along with professional certifications, including Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Registered Radiation Safety Officer (RRSO), Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Certification, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification. Your background includes supporting health and safety programs within research, laboratory or complex institutional environments, as well as experience with radiation safety programs or hazardous materials.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please note:
Successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.
This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Health and Safety Advisor jobs in London, ON
About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.