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 including carpenters, painters, electricians, engineers, groundskeepers, and utility plant workers.
Domain
Higher Education / Occupational Health and Safety
Required skills
risk assessment, safety training delivery, regulatory compliance, hazard analysis, policy development, project management, technical documentation, stakeholder communication, audit management, ergonomics expertise
Preferred skills
knowledge of union contracts, experience with construction and renovation project turnover evaluation, expertise in specific hazards (confined spaces, fall protection, electrical safety, etc.)
Technologies
hazard communication systems, respiratory protection equipment, lockout tagout devices, personal protective equipment (PPE), indoor air quality monitoring tools
Responsibilities
Develops and implements occupational health and safety policies; leads cross-functional team in developing risk matrix; conducts risk assessments and safety training; manages audit and reporting processes; creates technical documentation of standard operating procedures; establishes priorities for safety training tailored to different groups.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
