Health and Safety Technician

InsideHigherEd; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Kitchener is seeking a Health and Safety Technician to support laboratory operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years experience in a relevant field. The role involves laboratory inspections, compliance checks, and providing support to Health & Safety Officers. This position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' relevant experience in a university environment with hazardous chemicals.
• Experience in assessing compliance during visits in permitted labs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support operations of the Legionella testing laboratory.
• Coordinate with building operations and support H&S Officers with inspections.
• Investigate health, safety, and regulatory non-compliance occurrences.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Technician

Your opportunity : Working as part of the Environmental Health & Safety team and reporting to the Manager Chemical Safety and Compliance (MCSS), the Technician supports the operations of the Legionella testing laboratory, associated sample collection, analysis and results dissemination. Under the direction of the MCSS, the Technician coordinates with building operations and the Manager of Joint Health & Safety Committees on plumbing flushes and related communications. The Technician provides support to Health & Safety Officers with inspections of laboratory spaces, such as fume hoods, physical infrastructure, WHMIS and other hazardous materials or equipment, safety inspections, and laboratory visits to assess occupant issues.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in Legionella testing; operate lab equipment
• Proactive maintenance of equipment, creating and editing a standard operating procedures, troubleshoot technical hurdles as well as communicate these challenges to management and facilities / property management
• Providing advice to others on hazardous material management practices and procedures
• Investigating and reporting on health, safety and regulatory non-compliance occurrences, recording reported safety issues and resolving or referring for resolution
• Conducting routine inspections of assigned facilities and equipment

Essential Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g. science, life sciences) or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum four (4) years' relevant experience, including experience in a university environment with hazardous chemicals and provision of safety services
• Experience with assessing compliance during visits in permitted labs using a predefined checklist and working with and providing reports to compliance inspectors
• Be willing to pursue professional Memberships / affiliations in one or more of: Association of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Occupational Hygiene Association of Ontario, or in the process of obtaining
• Knowledge and hands on experience with instrument analysis, quality control, optimizing workflow and interpreting / communicating results
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow established process

Assets (Nonessential) :

• Professional Certification such as Safety Engineering / Industrial Hygiene / Occupational Health and Safety / Biosafety (one or more of CRSP, CIH / ROH) or in the process of obtaining
• Professional Memberships / Affiliations in one or more of: Association of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Occupational Hygiene Association of Ontario or in the process of obtaining
• Knowledge and hands on experience with setting up a PCR laboratory, collecting and storing samples, and conducting PCR assays

To be successful in this role you will be :

• Communicator
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Procedural
• Team player

Closing Date : 09 / 12 / 2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : USW Pay Band 11 $76,577 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Health & Wellbeing

Recruiter : Anita Chooraman

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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