Laboratory Health and Safety Technician

5 days ago

Toronto, ON, Canada University of Toronto Full-time $80,000 - $102,000 Contract

Support laboratory health and safety at the University of Toronto with inspections, compliance monitoring, and relocation coordination in downtown Toronto. Work full-time with TFOM facilities teams.

As a Health and Safety Technician, you will support compliant lab operations across the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Apply chemical, biological, and radiation safety knowledge during inspections, relocations, and facility transitions. Coordinate with laboratory staff, facilities teams, Health and Safety Officers, and utility providers to verify readiness and address issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor health, safety, and security regulations across TFOM laboratories
  • Assess requirements for new laboratory setups with staff and management
  • Coordinate specifications with facilities management and Health and Safety Officers
  • Develop relocation plans, timelines, and resource allocations
  • Ensure hazardous materials follow safety protocols during laboratory moves

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, life sciences, or related field
  • Minimum four years supporting inspections, safety operations, and laboratory relocations
  • Experience assessing permitted-lab compliance using predefined checklists
  • Knowledge of lab design, setup, testing, and decommissioning
  • Certification or membership in relevant safety or hygiene organizations

Apply your laboratory inspection, relocation planning, and environmental health and safety expertise across Temerty Faculty of Medicine.