Project HSE Advisor

Department HRHSE - Health Safety & Environment Salary range $60,299.77 to $83,456.99 Hours per week 35 Grade 10 Posted date June 6, 2024 Closing date August 30, 2024 Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta in the past 18 months will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status. This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA). This position has an end date of up to 12 months from the date of hire. Location - This role is in person at North Campus Edmonton. Working at 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 a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide. Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people -- from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more . 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 The Project HSE Advisor (Advisor) works with the Facility Health and Safety Officer supporting clients within Facility and Operations developing and implementing specific program elements to enhance health and safety practices. The Advisor has experience in developing and implementing programs related to fall protection, confined space, managing hazardous energy, asbestos and contractor safety, along with specific competencies in the area of technical safety writing and training development and delivery. This role is perfect for a passionate safety professional looking to make impactful change within the University Health, Safety and Environment Management System. Duties

• Develop HSE tools, templates, and other resources, including training, self-inspection tools, and supervisor guidelines to manage F&O / HSE Enhancement Project program elements.
• Provide advice on gaps between the F&O / HSE Enhancement Project program elements and actions required to meet legislative and university policy requirements.
• Performs research on new document and training material development techniques, including the use of artificial intelligence applications, to incorporate into the F&O / HSE Enhancement Project.
• Conduct work site audits, inspections and surveys as needed to support the HSE / F&O Enhancement Project.
• Lead in the development, implementation, administration and promotion of program related training sessions, including identifying key stakeholders, and organizing the facilitators.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or post-secondary degree in Health and Safety. Other educational and/or training may be considered.
• Three to five years of experience working in a health and safety role, preferably with experience in fall protection, confined space, managing hazardous energy, asbestos and contractor safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) or equivalent technical safety designation would be an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of the post-secondary setting would be an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal, provincial, and municipal acts, regulations, codes, standards, bylaws and guidelines associated with a broad range of conventional safety hazards.
• Knowledge and understanding of hazard assessment processes and development of Standard Operating Procedures, policies and procedures and training materials.

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. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight August 30, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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