Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Core
Develops, manages, and improves occupational health and safety policies and procedures for Facilities Services Operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and institutional guidelines.
Role type
Senior IC Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Builds
Safe and compliant working environments for Facilities Services Operations (carpenters, electricians, mechanics, etc.)
Domain
Higher Education / Physical Plant Operations
Required skills
Risk assessment, safety training delivery, regulatory compliance, hazard identification, policy development, project management, technical documentation, stakeholder communication, audit management
Preferred skills
Experience with union contracts, knowledge of specific trade hazards, ability to tailor training to operational shifts
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develops and implements occupational health and safety policies; leads cross-functional team in risk matrix development; conducts risk assessments and safety training; manages audit and reporting processes; creates technical documentation; collaborates on EHS initiatives; addresses sensitive issues diplomatically; establishes safety training priorities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
