Occupational Hygiene Officer

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement , this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of 

$68,101 - $113,509.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in person with on-site work taking place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

About Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment   “Hire great people and give them freedom to be awesome.” — Andrew Mason

Thriving organizations are built on people. The Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment (HRHSE) portfolio is composed of exceptional people creating a people focused culture to support the institution's vision.

At the U of A, safety is central to how we work, study, and conduct research. Our Health Safety and Environment team plays a key role in promoting and maintaining safety as a core value. Building a robust and sustainable safety culture where everyone owns their safety performance and that of others, HSE leverages its expertise to enhance the health, safety and environmental well-being of the university community.

Join our practical, results-driven, energized, and engaged team and see firsthand how we live our values, drive change and lead with purpose!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory and Consulting Services, the Occupational Hygiene Officer (Officer) works with faculty and staff across all U of A campuses to assess and promote occupational hygiene practices and health, safety and environmental management systems.

The Officer is part of the team of health and safety professionals in the Regulatory and Consulting Services (RCS) unit of the Department of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE). RCS works closely with University staff, including academic researchers and their staff, facilities and operations personnel and administrative staff across all U of A campuses. The Officer will have specific professional competencies in the areas of occupational hygiene, chemical safety and occupational health and safety, but will also be responsible for institutional HSE management systems (HSEMS) under the direction of the Manager, RCS.

Duties

Administer, develop, deliver, improve and sustain institutional health, safety and environmental systems and programs including:

• Culture of Care and organizational culture Initiatives
• Provide professional level subject matter expertise, regulatory management and consulting services in occupational hygiene, chemical safety and occupational health and safety
• Act as key institutional lead and oversees compliance with various federal, provincial and municipal regulators
• The health, safety and environment management system (HSEMS) and related documents and records
• Provide guidance regarding the university’s asbestos management program
• Lead incident investigations, occupational hygiene assessments and inspections and health, safety and environment improvement projects
• Occupational hygiene, chemical safety and occupational health and safety training programs 

The Occupational Hygiene Officer also provides the following support and administrative services:

• General and specific occupational hygiene, chemical safety and occupational health and safety hazard and risk assessments
• Author and facilitate HSE guidance documents, training programs and presentations
• Participate in on call services and respond to incidents and emergencies
• Support and advise clients, HSE leaders, and other HSE units as required
• Resolve issues and conflicts
• Administers the Hazard Assessment Web Application in conjunction with a third party supplier
• Develop, maintain and audit required files, databases, documents and records
• Act as an HSE liaison for assigned HSE Faculty/Portfolio Committee(s)

Qualifications

• Post-secondary or tertiary degree in Science, Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Science or Occupational Health and Safety
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) professional designation in good standing
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) professional designation in good standing
• Seven to ten years of experience working in a professional occupational hygiene and occupational health and safety role in public, private sector or higher education environments
• Expert level knowledge and understanding of:
• Occupational Hygiene, Chemical Safety and Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems
• Federal, provincial, and municipal acts, regulations, codes, standards, bylaws and guidelines 
• Hazard assessment processes and development of hazard control programs
• Excellent technical oral and written communication skills
• Strong research, data analysis, project management and problem-solving skills and the ability to find workable solutions that meet regulatory and policy requirements
• Incident investigation and report writing skills
• First responder and incident command management skills
• Strong relationship-building, influencing and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups
• Computer literacy including strong data, document and record management (Google Workspace, MS Office, etc.) and reporting skills
• Full (non-GDL) Class 5 driver license is required 

Application Instructions

• Applicants must provide proof of current, valid Professional Safety Designation(s) - attach document under "Other".
• Please upload your cover letter and resume as one document

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.