OH&S Strategy & Facilities Advisor

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of British Columbia in Vancouver seeks a Safety and Facilities Advisor to lead the faculty OH&S program, translate policies, and provide expert safety guidance across the Faculty of Applied Science. This role coordinates risk management, training, and safety operations to ensure compliant, safe activities for students, staff, and researchers.

The advisor collaborates with SRS, JOHSC, and departmental teams to drive continuous safety improvement and support high‑quality learning and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Three years of experience including at least one year in an area of specialization, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Leads design and governance of the Faculty OH&S program and related management systems.
• Provides expert safety advice to faculty, staff, and students within University policies and applicable requirements.
• Coordinates safety training, incident reporting, and risk management with JOHSC and SRS.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Influence & leadership

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Three years of experience with at least one year in a related area

Job description

University of British Columbia in Vancouver seeks a Safety and Facilities Advisor to lead the faculty OH&S program, translate policies, and provide expert safety guidance across the Faculty of Applied Science. This role coordinates risk management, training, and safety operations to ensure compliant, safe activities for students, staff, and researchers.

The advisor collaborates with SRS, JOHSC, and departmental teams to drive continuous safety improvement and support high‑quality learning and