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Occupational Health and Safety Advisor - Full-Time (Continuing)University of Lethbridge • Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor - Full-Time (Continuing)

Occupational Health and Safety Advisor - Full-Time (Continuing)

University of Lethbridge • Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
5 days ago
Salary
CA$65,153.16 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Details

We are seeking a qualified professional who is thoughtful, collaborative, and committed to advancing health and safety in a complex and diverse environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of operational, research, and academic settings, supporting safe and effective work in dynamic and evolving environments. If you are motivated by meaningful work and enjoy working both independently and in partnership with others to find practical solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Reporting to the Manager, Safety and Research Compliance Services, the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisor plays a critical role in enabling a strong culture of safety and compliance by helping units understand, integrate, and apply health and safety requirements in support of their teaching, research, and operational activities across the University.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the University’s Environment, Health & Safety Management System (EHSMS) and promote consistent and effective safety practices across diverse environments.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of new and existing OHS programs, policies, standards, and guidelines in alignment with provincial and federal legislation and best practices, with an emphasis on practical application.
  • Providing expert, practical guidance and advisory services to academic, administrative, and research units, as well as safety committees, to support understanding and application of OHS standards, codes, and regulations.
  • Developing and delivering safety programs and training that build local capacity and contribute to injury prevention initiatives across campus.
  • Supporting the investigation of safety incidents and concerns; conducting inspections and audits; preparing reports; and recommending proportionate, risk-based corrective actions that strengthen learning, prevention, and continuous improvement.
  • Liaising with internal partners and external regulatory authorities to support institutional compliance and facilitate regulatory inspections and audits.

The University of Lethbridge is undertaking a job classification and compensation review for Administrative Professional Officer (APO) positions. As such, the salary range currently assigned for this position may be adjusted as a result of this project. Position Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

  • An accredited undergraduate degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a scientific field with a minimum of 2 years of OHS experience, OR a 2-year OHS diploma combined with 3-4 years of demonstrated experience.
  • Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation or ability to meet Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) eligibility requirements within 2 years.
  • Thorough knowledge and demonstrated application of provincial and federal OHS legislation and best practices.
  • OHS experience in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity.
  • Ability to exercise professional judgment, demonstrate a high level of independence and intrinsic motivation, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of and competence in adult learning principles; strong communication skills, including experience delivering training, presentations, and group facilitation.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to adapt to change.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, computer literacy, and proficiency in report writing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • An accredited undergraduate degree in Occupational Health and Safety with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.
  • Experience applying industrial hygiene principles, including exposure assessment and indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations.
  • OHS experience within a post-secondary institution, including knowledge of and experience with specialized health and safety procedures and techniques.
Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $65,153.16 - $81,963.08 annually Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $65,153.16 - $98,772.99 annually (APO - Grade 3)
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