Environmental / Health and Safety Officer

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Full-time / Part-time : Full Time (>

=1249 hrs / year)

Campus : Brantford

Reports to : Manager, Compliance and Risk Assessment

Employee Group : PAG

Application Deadline : February 6, 2026

Requisition ID : 10507

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion , Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier's Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier's Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance and Risk Assessment, the EHS Officer is responsible for planning, developing and implementing a broad spectrum of environment, health and safety systems and initiatives for the Brantford, Northwest Territories, and Milton locations, and in some cases for the University at large. The EHS Officer will act as a primary resource to all Brantford, Northwest Territories, and Milton departments by clarifying regulatory requirements, researching and communicating best practices. The position’s responsibilities will be very broad in nature in order to support the overall requirements of the Brantford, Northwest Territories, and Milton .

The Officer oversees the university-wide workplace inspection and training programs in order to ensure compliance in these areas. The position will also support the implementation of the University-wide travel risk management program.

In collaboration with the SHERM team, the Officer will work to develop, evaluate and monitor programs which support the University’s and SHERM’s strategic commitments. This position will be based out of the Brantford Campus, but will be required to regularly attend both the Waterloo and Milton Campuses, as needed.

Accountabilities

Specific duties will include but are not limited to the following :

Program Development

• Develops, reviews and manages local requirements (Brantford / Milton / Northwest Territories) of comprehensive university wide environmental, safety and risk management programs.

Compliance (Regulatory and Internal)

Workplace Violence Prevention

Organizational Safety Services

Workplace inspections and Joint Health and Safety Committee Support (University Wide)

Training (University Wide)

Qualifications

Hours of work : This is a full-time, continuing position. The normal hours of work are 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility in hours may be required, including evening and / or weekend work due to periods of high volume. When possible, the manager will adjust hours to ensure no more than 35 hours are worked in a week. This position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement, as per Policy 8.14 (Flexible Work Policy). All arrangement must be approved by the direct manager. In-person attendance for events, as required to meet operational needs, is expected. On occasion, this schedule may need to be adjusted to meet operational requirements.

Compensation : Level : D

Rate of Pay : $38.80 to $39.91 per hour with an annual step progression on anniversary date up to $44.35 per hour. When new employees are hired the appropriate base salary is determined using these sub-ranges as a guide while adhering to rules on hiring as defined in our compensation policy. Considerations for new hire salaries include, qualifications and length / depth of required experience, relevant market rates for similar jobs, internal equity, and estimated learning curve in starting the job.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found atcareers.wlu.ca / content / How-to-apply /

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visitwww.wlu.ca / careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a resume and cover letter will be required in electronic form.

Please note, when pre-screening questions are used as part of the application process, AI is utilized to score responses. All other aspects of the hiring process are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team.

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