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Director of Health, Safety & Environment (Permanent)
University of Regina
Open to the Public
Department: Human Resources
Appointment Type: Permanent
Competition Number: 20100010
Closing Date:
Classification: Out of Scope
Salary: $84,621 - $126,929 annual
Primary Functions:
The Director, Health, Safety & Environment is responsible for the overall strategic direction and leadership of the diverse and comprehensive health, safety and environment (HSE) policies, programs and services of the University of Regina. Primary responsibilities and programs include occupational health, emergency preparedness, fire safety, contractor safety, radiation, chemical, bio safety, hazardous waste management, ergonomics, incident management, violence prevention, environmental safety and health promotion. The position leads the ongoing assessment of the numerous (Provincial, Federal and Municipal) legal requirements to provide a safe and healthy work and study environment to ensure that the overall vision and goals of the University are incorporated into the health, safety and environment policies, programs and management practices.
The Director, Health, Safety & Environment will bring commitment, exceptional team leadership skills and initiatives that promote and support a healthy, safe and enjoyable work environment to complement the University's mandate to strive for excellence in teaching and research. The Director will possess the proven capacity to inspire and motivate staff as well as the ability to build relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders. The work requires a high level of coordination for continuous planning, evaluation and risk assessments to determine priorities concurrent with University operations and regulatory requirements.
The Director, Health, Safety & Environment reports to the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources and functions as a key member of the Human Resources leadership team. The Director is appointed by the Vice-President Administration as the University Emergency Management Coordinator. The additional duties and responsibilities for emergency management include provision of strategic and operational leadership to the senior leadership team (Emergency Management Committee), faculty, staff and stakeholders and securing required resources for emergency preparedness strategies and initiatives.
The role of Director, Health, Safety & Environment requires an individual who possesses strong analytical skills and a demonstrated capacity for strategic planning for the entire university. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to find pragmatic solutions to very complex problems and will also possess the high energy and motivation to perform the following specific accountabilities:
Develop strategic partnerships and build effective relationships across the University to enhance the profile of health, safety & environment (HSE) issues and facilitate creative, innovative and practical problem solving in the decentralized culture of the University. Manage the overall direction of health, safety and environment by developing trend-setting and innovative policies and programs that promote health, safety and wellness practices and programs at the university and to enhance the quality of working life and effectiveness of all University of Regina faculty, staff and students;
Advise the University's senior leadership on ways in which the University can strengthen the efforts to improve a healthy and safe environment while supporting the entire range of University activities (contractor/construction safety; research activities; emergency planning);
Manage the work of and provide positive and dynamic leadership, direction, support, feedback and mentorship to the staff of the Health, Safety & Environment Unit and the Health and Wellness Advisor;
Support the Deans, Directors and Department/Unit Heads as they discharge their responsibilities for health and safety within their respective areas. Facilitate informed discussion and leadership initiatives that clarify and promote the relative roles and responsibilities of the Health and Safety Unit with other Faculties, Departments and units of the University and developing strategic partnerships with faculty and departmental staff;
Provide forward-thinking, strategic and operational leadership for the diverse and complex health and safety initiatives presently underway at the University of Regina and to envision future strategies for the University including health and safety initiatives that impact the student population;
Lead the ongoing development, update and implementation of University-wide policies and programs to ensure compliance with legislation (Provincial, Federal and Municipal) that governs the workplace and promotes health and safety across the University; undertake research to identify contemporary standards and best practices in safety and health risk management;
Design, develop, implement, maintain and oversee policies, programs and procedures that impact the environment to ensure compliance with environmental legislation. This includes the storage, handling and disposal of hazardous substances including chemicals, radioactive material, asbestos, pesticides, or communicable diseases. Identify hazardous conditions that affect faculty, staff and student, property, the environment, and the general public. Conduct surveys and analysis of pollutants, identify potential accident and health hazards;
Provide health and safety expertise to all levels of management including interpretations of relevant legislation (Provincial, Federal and Municipal i.e. The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, The Nuclear Safety and Control Act and Regulations, The Radiation Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Fire Prevention Act, Saskatchewan Fire Code Regulations, The National Fire Code of Canada, Hazardous Substances and Waste Dangerous Goods Regulations, Environment Management and Protection Act and Spill Control Regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations, etc.). Establish, manage and support required committees (10 health and safety related committees). Provide expertise to committees/stakeholders/regulators and work in partnership with provincial agencies to facilitate provincial standards, interpretations, and joint processes, problem-solving and conflict management. Ensure the inspections, testing and training are carried out as required in accordance with legislated requirements;
Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan to ensure that the required comprehensive training programs and workshops are provided and available using a variety of delivery models (i.e. provided by the Health, Safety & Environment Unit, provided by external agency, web based training, train the trainer, hands on training). Training is a key component of the health and safety function and currently there are over 40 required courses and workshops. Develop and deliver educational sessions and workshops to senior leadership, faculty, staff, students and contractors including prevention training and information on contemporary workplace health best practices;
Lead and partner with academic, administrative and research units to develop and implement emergency preparedness plans while managing the university's emergency master plan;
Manage, develop procedures, coordinate and provide training to emergency planning and emergency response teams including to oversee the administration of the University Emergency Operations Center;
Represent the University and liaise with regulatory agencies and other organizations to keep the University informed of developments that could impact the health, safety & environment policies, programs, procedures and operations of the University;
Provide advice and technical services to academic and research staff for teaching and research and to building and emergency wardens and emergency response personnel and laboratory safety coordinators;
Conduct audits, collect and analyze data, oversee investigations, monitor and identify trends to assess the potential for risks to the University and the University community; provide recommendations for appropriate courses of action;
Manage and enhance the disposal of hazardous materials created by teaching and research programs and by University operations.
The Safety Policy provides the authority for the Director to stop work which includes shutting down a work process, area or building if there is immediate risk of injury or harm. Therefore the ability to correctly assess and exercise sound judgement in an emergency situation is critical and the consequences of error can include serious injury or death along with significant financial loss, increased liability and loss of reputation for the University.
Technical Requirements:
University degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related fields
Five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in occupational health and safety
Continual need to keep up-to-date with knowledge and skills
Technical knowledge and health, safety & environment expertise in the one or more of the functional areas (occupational health, emergency planning, fire safety, contractor safety, radiation, chemical, bio safety, hazardous waste management, environmental safety and health promotion)
Broad knowledge of principles, issues, trends and innovations in the field of health, safety and the environment
Knowledge of the public sector, particularly post-secondary education institutions
Thorough knowledge of occupational health and safety, workers' compensation and related legislation
Strong project management and committee leadership skills
Proven leadership, planning, organizational, analytical and administrative skills
Senior management experience overseeing the HSE functions of a complex institution
Strong interpersonal, communications, mentoring, facilitation and presentation skills
Ability to implement policies, programs and health, safety and environmental initiatives
Ability to make decisions (often in an emergency situation) and take the lead role in managing the emergency/situation
Knowledge of adult learning principles
Knowledge of human resource management - benefits, provincial labour laws, human rights, occupational health and safety
Ability to analyze and synthesize data and to formulate sound and consistent judgment and opinions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with management, union representatives and employees
Key Competencies:
Establishing effective working relationships with management and between unions/management
Comprehending and resolving the conflicting interests of stakeholders and delivering practical solutions
Demonstrating an exceptional standard of personal and professional behaviour in the work place
Ensuring that work accomplished is complete in all relevant aspects
Setting challenging goals and objectives which are timely, realistic and measurable
Demonstrating a significant degree of knowledge in a particular work related area
Ability to exercise a high level of independence and balance competing priorities
Acquiring and retaining knowledge/understanding through study, instruction or experience
Emphasizing values and long-term goals of the University rather than short-term objectives or perspectives
Applying reasoning and analytical abilities to accomplish work objectives; emphasizing logic and data when assessing situations and identifying possible courses of action and/or opportunities
Demonstrating self-motivation and positive attitudes about work
Developing and maintaining a network of contacts, inside the University and with other Canadian universities and other agencies, helpful in achieving work related goals
Taking the initiative in understanding the needs of the university community, the social and political dynamics and acting to address the needs based on the best interests of the University
Commitment to the principles and goals of Human Resources to build and maintain relationships that support organizational goals
Please see our website under staff positions for application instructions:
http://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers
The University of Regina is committed to achieving a representative workforce.
Qualified diversity group members are encouraged to self identify on their application.
University of Regina
Open to the Public
Department: Human Resources
Appointment Type: Permanent
Competition Number: 20100010
Closing Date:
Classification: Out of Scope
Salary: $84,621 - $126,929 annual
Primary Functions:
The Director, Health, Safety & Environment is responsible for the overall strategic direction and leadership of the diverse and comprehensive health, safety and environment (HSE) policies, programs and services of the University of Regina. Primary responsibilities and programs include occupational health, emergency preparedness, fire safety, contractor safety, radiation, chemical, bio safety, hazardous waste management, ergonomics, incident management, violence prevention, environmental safety and health promotion. The position leads the ongoing assessment of the numerous (Provincial, Federal and Municipal) legal requirements to provide a safe and healthy work and study environment to ensure that the overall vision and goals of the University are incorporated into the health, safety and environment policies, programs and management practices.
The Director, Health, Safety & Environment will bring commitment, exceptional team leadership skills and initiatives that promote and support a healthy, safe and enjoyable work environment to complement the University's mandate to strive for excellence in teaching and research. The Director will possess the proven capacity to inspire and motivate staff as well as the ability to build relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders. The work requires a high level of coordination for continuous planning, evaluation and risk assessments to determine priorities concurrent with University operations and regulatory requirements.
The Director, Health, Safety & Environment reports to the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources and functions as a key member of the Human Resources leadership team. The Director is appointed by the Vice-President Administration as the University Emergency Management Coordinator. The additional duties and responsibilities for emergency management include provision of strategic and operational leadership to the senior leadership team (Emergency Management Committee), faculty, staff and stakeholders and securing required resources for emergency preparedness strategies and initiatives.
The role of Director, Health, Safety & Environment requires an individual who possesses strong analytical skills and a demonstrated capacity for strategic planning for the entire university. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to find pragmatic solutions to very complex problems and will also possess the high energy and motivation to perform the following specific accountabilities:
Develop strategic partnerships and build effective relationships across the University to enhance the profile of health, safety & environment (HSE) issues and facilitate creative, innovative and practical problem solving in the decentralized culture of the University. Manage the overall direction of health, safety and environment by developing trend-setting and innovative policies and programs that promote health, safety and wellness practices and programs at the university and to enhance the quality of working life and effectiveness of all University of Regina faculty, staff and students;
Advise the University's senior leadership on ways in which the University can strengthen the efforts to improve a healthy and safe environment while supporting the entire range of University activities (contractor/construction safety; research activities; emergency planning);
Manage the work of and provide positive and dynamic leadership, direction, support, feedback and mentorship to the staff of the Health, Safety & Environment Unit and the Health and Wellness Advisor;
Support the Deans, Directors and Department/Unit Heads as they discharge their responsibilities for health and safety within their respective areas. Facilitate informed discussion and leadership initiatives that clarify and promote the relative roles and responsibilities of the Health and Safety Unit with other Faculties, Departments and units of the University and developing strategic partnerships with faculty and departmental staff;
Provide forward-thinking, strategic and operational leadership for the diverse and complex health and safety initiatives presently underway at the University of Regina and to envision future strategies for the University including health and safety initiatives that impact the student population;
Lead the ongoing development, update and implementation of University-wide policies and programs to ensure compliance with legislation (Provincial, Federal and Municipal) that governs the workplace and promotes health and safety across the University; undertake research to identify contemporary standards and best practices in safety and health risk management;
Design, develop, implement, maintain and oversee policies, programs and procedures that impact the environment to ensure compliance with environmental legislation. This includes the storage, handling and disposal of hazardous substances including chemicals, radioactive material, asbestos, pesticides, or communicable diseases. Identify hazardous conditions that affect faculty, staff and student, property, the environment, and the general public. Conduct surveys and analysis of pollutants, identify potential accident and health hazards;
Provide health and safety expertise to all levels of management including interpretations of relevant legislation (Provincial, Federal and Municipal i.e. The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, The Nuclear Safety and Control Act and Regulations, The Radiation Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Fire Prevention Act, Saskatchewan Fire Code Regulations, The National Fire Code of Canada, Hazardous Substances and Waste Dangerous Goods Regulations, Environment Management and Protection Act and Spill Control Regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations, etc.). Establish, manage and support required committees (10 health and safety related committees). Provide expertise to committees/stakeholders/regulators and work in partnership with provincial agencies to facilitate provincial standards, interpretations, and joint processes, problem-solving and conflict management. Ensure the inspections, testing and training are carried out as required in accordance with legislated requirements;
Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan to ensure that the required comprehensive training programs and workshops are provided and available using a variety of delivery models (i.e. provided by the Health, Safety & Environment Unit, provided by external agency, web based training, train the trainer, hands on training). Training is a key component of the health and safety function and currently there are over 40 required courses and workshops. Develop and deliver educational sessions and workshops to senior leadership, faculty, staff, students and contractors including prevention training and information on contemporary workplace health best practices;
Lead and partner with academic, administrative and research units to develop and implement emergency preparedness plans while managing the university's emergency master plan;
Manage, develop procedures, coordinate and provide training to emergency planning and emergency response teams including to oversee the administration of the University Emergency Operations Center;
Represent the University and liaise with regulatory agencies and other organizations to keep the University informed of developments that could impact the health, safety & environment policies, programs, procedures and operations of the University;
Provide advice and technical services to academic and research staff for teaching and research and to building and emergency wardens and emergency response personnel and laboratory safety coordinators;
Conduct audits, collect and analyze data, oversee investigations, monitor and identify trends to assess the potential for risks to the University and the University community; provide recommendations for appropriate courses of action;
Manage and enhance the disposal of hazardous materials created by teaching and research programs and by University operations.
The Safety Policy provides the authority for the Director to stop work which includes shutting down a work process, area or building if there is immediate risk of injury or harm. Therefore the ability to correctly assess and exercise sound judgement in an emergency situation is critical and the consequences of error can include serious injury or death along with significant financial loss, increased liability and loss of reputation for the University.
Technical Requirements:
University degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related fields
Five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in occupational health and safety
Continual need to keep up-to-date with knowledge and skills
Technical knowledge and health, safety & environment expertise in the one or more of the functional areas (occupational health, emergency planning, fire safety, contractor safety, radiation, chemical, bio safety, hazardous waste management, environmental safety and health promotion)
Broad knowledge of principles, issues, trends and innovations in the field of health, safety and the environment
Knowledge of the public sector, particularly post-secondary education institutions
Thorough knowledge of occupational health and safety, workers' compensation and related legislation
Strong project management and committee leadership skills
Proven leadership, planning, organizational, analytical and administrative skills
Senior management experience overseeing the HSE functions of a complex institution
Strong interpersonal, communications, mentoring, facilitation and presentation skills
Ability to implement policies, programs and health, safety and environmental initiatives
Ability to make decisions (often in an emergency situation) and take the lead role in managing the emergency/situation
Knowledge of adult learning principles
Knowledge of human resource management - benefits, provincial labour laws, human rights, occupational health and safety
Ability to analyze and synthesize data and to formulate sound and consistent judgment and opinions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with management, union representatives and employees
Key Competencies:
Establishing effective working relationships with management and between unions/management
Comprehending and resolving the conflicting interests of stakeholders and delivering practical solutions
Demonstrating an exceptional standard of personal and professional behaviour in the work place
Ensuring that work accomplished is complete in all relevant aspects
Setting challenging goals and objectives which are timely, realistic and measurable
Demonstrating a significant degree of knowledge in a particular work related area
Ability to exercise a high level of independence and balance competing priorities
Acquiring and retaining knowledge/understanding through study, instruction or experience
Emphasizing values and long-term goals of the University rather than short-term objectives or perspectives
Applying reasoning and analytical abilities to accomplish work objectives; emphasizing logic and data when assessing situations and identifying possible courses of action and/or opportunities
Demonstrating self-motivation and positive attitudes about work
Developing and maintaining a network of contacts, inside the University and with other Canadian universities and other agencies, helpful in achieving work related goals
Taking the initiative in understanding the needs of the university community, the social and political dynamics and acting to address the needs based on the best interests of the University
Commitment to the principles and goals of Human Resources to build and maintain relationships that support organizational goals
Please see our website under staff positions for application instructions:
http://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers
The University of Regina is committed to achieving a representative workforce.
Qualified diversity group members are encouraged to self identify on their application.