Health & Safety Officer Jobs in Ottawa, Ontario
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Ottawa, Ontario
About the role
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Environmental Health and Safety Officer provides technical expertise to organize, deliver, and administer environmental health and safety (EHS) programs and training that support a safe and inclusive campus community, and ensures compliance with applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of construction methods, practices, regulations, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety methods, practices, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Knowledge of building mechanical systems
- Knowledge of governing legislation, by-laws, and regulations such as fire code, building code, occupational health and safety
- Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions would be an asset
- Knowledge of emergency response protocols and procedures, including hazardous materials.
- Working knowledge of office productivity software and databases, discipline-specific software, enterprise software such as banner, technology devices and internet competency
- Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity in a business context
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or a diploma in occupational health and safety
- Professional designations/certifications for the area of oversight (CRSP, CRST, CIH, NCSO or CHSC) considered an asset
- Minimum of three years of previous experience in occupational health and safety
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
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About Carleton University
Carleton University, Canada’s capital university is situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the sparkling Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation’s government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa. Many of Ontario’s leading high tech companies surround our campus where cutting-edge research joins with highly innovative teaching to solve real-life problems. Members of a dynamic, research-intensive university, Carleton’s faculty and staff provide a superior learning experience for our fine students who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world.