OHSE Consultant
University of Victoria
- Sedgewick, AB
- $86,933-124,747 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*
- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
- A comprehensive knowledge of current occupational health and safety legislation including WorkSafeBC and related local, provincial and federal regulations affecting university research and operations.
- Ability to communicate effectively in conversation and writing with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences and situations; and actively collaborate with others to produce desired results in a supportive environment.
- Demonstrated ability to independently organize workload in a client focused environment that may include high volume, frequent interruptions, multiple tasks, and shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Skills and experience in determining needs, developing program objectives and goals, researching best practices, forecasting and evaluating program effectiveness.
- Experience in developing, leading and delivering educational seminars and training.
- Demonstrated understanding of the university environment including relationships between academic and administrative units, staff and faculty.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage and prioritize projects/work to meet deadlines.
- Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving and oral/written communication (including presentation) skills.
- Works directly with leaders to identify needs, and provides advice, guidance and options in order to balance operational requirements with legislative obligations.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, considers various courses of action, understands implications of alternatives and recommends next steps.
- Actively collaborates with others to produce desired results in both individual and team-based work.
- Ongoing commitment to improve work practices and quality to achieve organizational and departmental goals, with a focus on client service.
- Strong understanding of information systems, business software and data management.
- The ability to manage a variety of challenging situations where there may be disagreements on a health and safety issue, which requires the OHSE Consultant to take the lead in facilitating the resolution of that issue.
- Professional safety designation preferred including but not limited to CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional); ROH (Registered Occupational Hygienist; CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist).
- Navigating Change - Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in response to changing work environment and demands.
- Communication - Communicates effectively with a broad range of people.
- Building Equitable Relationships - Builds and maintains equitable relationships.
- Teamwork - Actively collaborates with others to produce desired results in a supportive environment.
- Service Focus - Effectively assists and serves members of the University community to meet their needs.