COR Health and Safety Consultant

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is seeking a Health and Safety Consultant to implement and support health and safety objectives across campuses. The role includes consulting on health and safety matters, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, experience in health and safety management, and strong communication skills to foster a safe working environment for all staff and students.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety program implementation and compliance.
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan OH&S regulations is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct training and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation and sustainability of health and safety objectives.
• Conduct audits of health and safety programs and practices.
• Lead safety training and orientation for faculty and staff.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Training Facilitation

Auditing

Emergency Response Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

Safety Management Software

Job description

• Ensure implementation, and support the sustainability of, campus and program level health and safety objectives.
• Consult and provide expertise to clients (academic and administrative) in the areas of health and safety.
• Identify institutional hazards and provide resolution recommendations to the Manager, Health and Safety.
• Assist in the development of appropriate health and safety standards and procedures relating to the workplace environment.
• Design, coordinate, conduct and ensure the delivery of health and safety training for Saskatchewan Polytechnic employees in COR programs compliant with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Support COR academic program areas with the inclusion of health and safety in academic programming.
• Acts as a member of the Emergency Response Team in the implementation of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Emergency Response Plan, as required.
• Ensures consistent application of health and safety processes across all campuses.
• Organize and lead regular safety meetings with staff and faculty to discuss and document concerns, share updates, promote awareness of safety practices and engage faculty and staff.
• Attend Occupational Health and Safety Committee meetings and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Committee Meetings as required.
• Monitor preventative maintenance schedules for equipment and tools, assist in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement regarding preventative maintenance processes.
• Ensure safety training and orientation for faculty and staff in COR programs are completed, emphasizing compliance with Saskatchewan OH&S regulations.
• Assist Health and Safety Managers in investigations of incidents and near-misses for COR programs.
• Ensure compliance with Certificate of Recognition (COR) standards, completing internal audits and supporting external audits and maintaining all necessary documentation.
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• Collaborate with the Manager of Health and Safety to support institutional safety goals and initiatives.
• Utilize, assist in development and revisions in safety management software and tools effectively for reporting, tracking, and analysis.
• Working with the COR programs, develop, implement, and reinforce safe work procedures, practices and hazard assessments that apply to the COR programs.
• Conduct audits and assessments of Saskatchewan Polytechnic health & safety programs, practices, procedures and policies in the COR programs ensuring compliance with regulatory and best practice standards.
• Work with COR programs to develop hazard assessments and risk analyses for offices, shops, labs, and other training environments.
• Organize monthly worksite inspections in COR programs to identify potential hazards, ensure compliance with institutional health and safety standards, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Ensure a positive, diverse and inclusive working relationship is fostered and maintained in interactions across all academic and operational areas.