HSE Associate
2 weeks ago
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Posting End DateJune 15, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
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At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for the coordination, planning, administration, promotion, and support of the UBCO Laboratory Safety Program in accordance with applicable regulations (WorkSafe BC, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), BC Fire Code etc), best practices, guidelines, policies, and standards. This role performs worksite inspections of chemical use and storage areas (laboratories, kitchens, shops and others), participates in teaching the Laboratory Safety Courses (Chemical Safety, Biosafety) and supports the chemical waste disposal program. This role supports compliance and JOHSC engagement by administering the worksite inspection and accident investigation program. This role supports campus supervisors towards fulfilling their HSE roles through awareness, training and coaching as required.
Organizational Status
This position reports to directly to the Associate Director - HSE and works closely with other members of the HSE team. This position interacts with administrative units and all levels of the UBC research community and plays an integral role in the functioning of the HSE departmental responsibilities.
Work Performed
- Liaises with the UBC research community and UBC operation staff, on health and safety issues including, but not limited to, safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials, chemical hazard recognition, assessment and control, response to emergencies, worksite inspections and incident investigations.
- Supports and confirms regulatory compliance and implementation of best practices through a program of education, training, inspection and evaluation.
- Conducts workplace inspections of UBC research laboratories, kitchens and other work areas to verify compliance with WorkSafe BC, TDG, BC Fire Code, UBC policies and procedures, and best practices.
- Provides guidance on chemical hazard assessment, administrative controls and procedures that ensure safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Reports all inspection findings to the area supervisor and the applicable HSE Advisor.
- Develops course material and participates in teaching of the Laboratory Safety Courses (Chemical and Biological Safety). Provides specialized/tailored sessions as required to faculty, staff and students.
- Coordinates the appropriate classification, removal and storage of chemical and biological wastes from teaching and research areas on campus to facilitate disposal.
- Assists in the selection and proper use of any required personal protective equipment, and engineering controls to minimize risk of exposure.
- Responsible for JOHSCs and LSTs by providing consultation and guidance regarding HSE compliance requirements and UBCO HSE programs and services.
- Responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive and coordinated HSE program and associated awareness and training strategy.
- Supports the development and implementation of the UBCO worksite inspections and incident investigation programs to support JOHSCs and to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
- Provides consultation and training to laboratory and operational personnel regarding proper response to chemical spills and releases.
- Provides consultation and conducts site visits to support compliance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations
- Conducts other related duties as directed to support the implementation of HSE objectives.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position supports the implementation of safety, hygiene and chemical waste programs and practices which conform to various federal, provincial and municipal regulations through the development and implementation of safety training, consultation and inspection programs. Inadequate training or consultation could result in serious injury or disease to faculty and staff and students; loss of equipment or facilities; fines and legal liability to UBC as well as loss of reputation to UBC.
Supervision Received
Work supervised by the Associate Director - HSE.
Supervision Given
This position does not directly supervise full or part-time staff. This position provides functional supervision to ensure compliance of all individuals, including faculty and staff, in their handling of chemical hazards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
College Diploma in a relevant discipline. A B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a field related to chemical safety would be an asset. Minimum one year experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough and demonstrated knowledgeof Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene.
Experience an asset. Demonstrated working knowledge of pertinent regulations (WorkSafe BC related regulations, WHMIS, TDG, BC Fire Code), guidelines and best practices.
BC Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent.
Work will involve visiting work sites both indoors and outdoors at all times of the year and, on occasion at different times of the day or week; the use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, hard hats and safety footwear required while on some work sites; may be required to climb ladders, crawl under buildings and enter restricted or confined spaces. Up to 50 per cent of time will be spent in an office setting compiling reports, data entry and attending meetings.
