Risk Management Director, Health and Safety

2 months ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada University of Ottawa Full time

About the Office of the Chief Risk Officer:

The Office of the Chief Risk Officer is a dynamic and forward-thinking team that plays a critical role in shaping the future of the University of Ottawa. Our office oversees Operational and Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance, Internal Audit, Protection Services, Emergency Management, and Health, Safety and Environmental Management. We are committed to ensuring the resilience and continuity of our operations, and we strive to be a valued partner and key player in advising and supporting University leadership, faculties, and staff.

Position Purpose:

The incumbent provides leadership for the development, management, and implementation of strategic and operational risk management initiatives in alignment with the strategic objectives of the Office of the Chief Risk Officer and the University. The position oversees the institutional management system and related programs in their area of responsibility to support and facilitate the appropriate risk management of the University's facilities, properties, academic programs, research enterprise, and daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Planning and Strategic Orientation: Develops, manages, implements, and updates strategic plans for their specific area of responsibility, including budgets, procurement processes, programs, and project plans to address risk for medium and long-term durations in alignment with the business unit's and University's strategic plan.
  • Operations Management: Directs the development, implementation, and monitoring of high-impact and integrated risk mitigation programs that focus on minimizing risk and liabilities, ensuring compliance, enhancing health and safety, security, environmental stewardship, emergency response, and business continuity.
  • Expertise: Advises, informs, proposes, consults, reports, and provides subject-matter expertise to ensure accountability and assure institutional and faculty/service compliance with respect to regulatory initiatives and their implications.
  • Liaison: Serves as the university's primary interface and signing authority under delegation of the Director with national, provincial, and municipal regulatory agencies.
  • Capital Projects: Participates in the capital planning, project management, design, and construction processes to ensure that appropriate property issues, health, safety, facility security, containment, and regulatory requirements are properly identified, considered, and addressed.

Requirements:

  • Relevant degree with specialization in a field such as Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Health and Safety, etc.
  • Professional designation relevant to their field of expertise (e.g., EP, CRSP, ROH)
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in a relatable field and/or environment
  • Experience managing and supervising cross-functional teams
  • Extensive knowledge of management systems, risk assessment, due diligence, institutional reporting, architectural and engineering specifications, and drawings
  • Extensive knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal laws, regulations, and best practices (national and international)
  • Proven leader and strategic thinker
  • Ability to work autonomously, meet tight deadlines, manage conflicting priorities, and take unilateral decisions
  • Experience in developing, implementing, and assessing institutional policies, programs, and procedures
  • Experience in project, program, financial, and human resources management
  • Experience in multi-stakeholder consultations and team building
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and client service skills
  • Knowledge and experience with computer systems and software (e.g., Microsoft suite, including email, databases, AutoCAD, etc.)
  • Bilingualism (French and English; oral and written)

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