Manager, Safety and Laboratory Operations

2 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time

Union/Affiliation:
**Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)**
- Pay range:
**$75,285 to $89,904 annually**
- SFU Department Descr:
**Faculty of Environment**
- Position Grade:
**10**
- # of openings:
**1**
- Biweekly Hours:
**72**

The Manager, Safety and Laboratory Operations is a key resource within the Faculty of Environment (FENV), responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of a Faculty-wide safety program and general laboratory operations (teaching and research facilities). The Manager provides recommendations and support to FENV leadership (Dean, Associate Deans, Chairs and Directors), faculty members, researchers, instructors, staff and students to ensure that laboratory operations and safety policies, processes and training standards are up-to-date, implemented, and compliant across the Faculty to foster a culture of safety (best practices and improved safety outcomes), and improved laboratory utility and productivity.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Environmental Studies, or a relevant discipline and four years of related experience in the management of academic facilities, resources and operations; developing communication strategies; business case development; risk management; experience in emergency management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Excellent knowledge of best practices in academic operational management methodologies.
- Excellent knowledge of related laboratory health and safety guidelines/regulations (University, Provincial, Federal), risk management assessment, laboratory hazards (e.g., chemicals/mechanical/electrical), and safety equipment/procedures.
- Good knowledge of common and specialized laboratory facilities, equipment, instrumentation, operations and procedures in the prevention of safety incidents.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, strategic planning and project management skills.
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills to effectively communicate across all levels of an organization.
- Excellent planning, organizational ability, analytical reasoning, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated aptitude for a high degree of initiative and innovation.
- Ability to manage and allocate resources to achieve objectives.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, and respond to requests in a timely manner.
- Ability to develop relationships and partnerships and to work collaboratively at all levels and areas within the organization.
- Ability to exercise professional and mature judgment and to handle confidential/sensitive material with discretion.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with others, and to meet deadlines.

Please include any valid safety training certificates with your cover letter and resume.

**Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.



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