Designated Substances Technician, One Year Term Assignment

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB); Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 64.000 - 81.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) invites applications for a Designated Substances Technician based at Confederation Education Centre in Nepean. This 1-year term, 12-month work year, involves supporting OH&S management, inspecting designated substances, and maintaining detailed records.

You will interpret technical reports, advise on safety measures, and ensure compliance with OHSA and related regulations.

Formación

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• 3-5 years experience in occupational health and safety; with direct experience managing asbestos and other designated substances.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario and related regulations, Ontario Environmental Protection Act, and OCDSB policies.
• Ability to interpret technical reports and transfer critical information into a central record.
• Ensure work with designated substances complies with policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Proficiency in inspections and OHSA safety standards.
• Ability to support investigations by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
• Strong writing and verbal communication; capable of presentations for training/workshops.
• Tact, diplomacy and discretion in daily interactions.
• Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and email.
• Organization and time management; prioritizing multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Access to reliable transportation for travel between OCDSB sites.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect and evaluate designated substances and maintain detailed records.
• Interpret technical reports and provide guidance related to designated substances.
• Maintain OH&S management system compliance and related health and safety duties.

Conocimientos

OH&S knowledge

Strong communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Travel between OCDSB sites

Computer literacy

Educación

Post-secondary education in OH&S or related field

Herramientas

MS Office

Record-keeping software

OH&S database systems

Descripción del empleo

Repost - open to internal and external candidates.

About the OCDSB: The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:

DESIGNATED SUBSTANCES TECHNICIAN

Location: Confederation Education Centre: 1645 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean

Position Status: 1 Year Term Assignment, 12 Month Work Year

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Salary range: ESP Level 8 - $ 64,280 to $ 80,877

Effective: Immediately

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Team Manager, Occupational Health and Safety, the Designated Substances Technician is involved in various activities in support of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) OH&S management system, including the inspection and evaluation of designated substances, interpretation of technical reports and information, provision of advice and guidance related to designated substances and maintenance of detailed records and other related health and safety duties.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• 3-5 years experience in occupational health and safety; with direct experience managing asbestos and other designated substances. Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario and associated Regulations (particularly those related to designated substances), Ontario Environmental Protection Act and Regulations, and other relevant Acts, Regulations, Standards and OCDSB policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret technical reports related to designated substances, identify errors or omissions, and transfer critical information into a central record.
• Ability to ensure that work involving designated substances is being performed in compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Proficiency in performing inspections and ensuring compliance with OHSA safety standards.
• Ability to provide information and/or support during investigations being conducted by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
• Sound judgment in recognizing potential hazardous situations and recommending effective courses of action.
• Strong communication skills, including writing and verbal communications (to clients inside and outside of the organization). Written communication skills for preparing correspondence, reports, training materials; Presentations skills for training/workshops.
• Must use tact, diplomacy and discretion in daily interactions.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and ability to use electronic mail.
• Organization and time management skills required for prioritizing multiple deadlines and demands.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Access to reliable transportation for travel between OCDSB sites.