Safety and Health Technician

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Safety and Health Technician

Safety, Health and Security Services

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Position Available

SALARY: $46,966 - $66,206 per annum

POSITION LOCATION: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit:

Employment support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at

ELIGIBILITY LIST: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

DUTIES

Reporting to the Manager of Safety and Health Services, the Safety and Health Technician provides support to the Safety and Health Officers to ensure RRC Polytech is in compliance with Workplace Safety and Health Legislation and RRC Polytech's Safety Management System. The Safety and Health Technician will be the lead respirator fit-tester for the department and will be engaged in activities such as booking and coordinating the fit-testing schedule. The incumbent will be responsible for setting up and taking down industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and develop draft reports for the Safety and Health Officers. This position will be responsible for data management for programs such as Safe Work Procedures and Safety Data Sheets as well as running reports and assisting in the development of various risk mitigation plans.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Certificate. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Several years of related experience working in safety and health
• Experience with a Respiratory Protection Program
• Experience with using Industrial Hygiene Equipment
• Knowledge of OHS related issues including risk identification and workplace safety and health legislation and standards
• Efficient interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate accurate safety and health information verbally and in writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Software
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi task within a fast paced environment
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Current First Aid certificate

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
• This position may be required to work overtime
• This position may be required to travel
• May be required to work at various RRC Polytech campuses

Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg's clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.