Ohse Consultant

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Occupational Health, Safety and Environment- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- Ongoing until filled- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $86,933.00 - $124,747.00- Additional Posting Information- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.- Classification- ME8- Start Date- 7/1/2024- End Date- 6/30/2025- Employee Group:
- Management Excluded - Term- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Science- About this OpportunityAre you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity in occupational and research health and safety? Are you looking to join one of Canada’s leading universities? Come join our team

We have an immediate opening for a full-time OHSE Consultant to join our team for a 1-year term. In your role as OHSE Consultant, you will join a team of health and safety professionals, providing leadership and support to health and safety at UVic.

You will use your sound judgment, expertise and solid communication skills to provide a wide range of support to the laboratory research safety programs on campus which includes biosafety, chemical safety, radiation safety and laser safety. Specific roles and responsibilities will include laboratory inspections, hazardous materials management, certification programs and related laboratory safety activities. You will also provide general health and safety support for joint occupational health and safety committees, incident investigations and projects, as assigned.

You will rely on your excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building talents to collaborate with clients and colleagues throughout the University of Victoria, while promoting and maintaining compliance with WorkSafeBC and related safety legislation and standards. You are a flexible, confident and self-motivated individual with a keen desire to learn and provide exceptional client service.

**_* This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*_**

**The salary range for this position is**:
**Recruitment range: $86,933 - $108,544** maximum starting salary is determined through knowledge, experience and internal equity.

**Performance range: starting salary to max of $124,747** is available through annual performance increases.

**_An employee in this classification is excluded from the bargaining unit as defined in the Labour Relations Code_**
- Job Summary**Mandate/Core purpose of the role**:
The OHSE Consultant develops and manages programs which promote workplace safety and environmental protection for all members of the campus community. As a part of the strategic HR team the OHSE Consultant provides expert advice, guidance and consultation to departments, faculties, staff and graduate students in the areas of research safety, regulatory compliance and environmental health and safety.

**Objective**:
In the context of environmental health and safety, the OHSE Consultant is the primary resource for managers in their assigned portfolios. The position provides both generalist and specialist support to leaders/managers through advice, guidance and education on how to implement and manage health and safety due diligence in their units.

Supports and promotes the university’s environmental health and safety management system, and the internal responsibility system which is a recognition that occupational health, safety and environmental protection strategies are embraced and imbedded as part of the way individuals, supervisors, departments, faculties and divisions undertake their activities.

Supports the administration and implementation of programs that facilitate research by securing approvals and liaising with federal regulators such as the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Public Health Agency of Canada to obtain grant funds from granting agencies, including the use of radioactive, biological and chemical agents. (Agency approvals are necessary to secure funds from granting agencies).

Manages a specialized portfolio in one or more of the areas of research safety, occupational hygiene and safety, and environmental protection. This requires knowledge of current industry practices, and highly technical legislation and standards. The position is also responsible to support generalist health and safety programs which requires in-depth knowledge of the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation under WorkSafeBC.

The OHSE Consultant identifies and communicates broad and specific environmental health and safety needs, priorities and issues to the Director and stakeholders. The position consults, collaborates and coordinates with all university departments on programs and strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and promote best practice.
- Job Requirements**This position requires**:

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