The Manager, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is responsible for providing oversight to programs and services in support of safe work practices and regulatory compliance at UFV using a participatory and collaborative approach in identifying, reporting, and addressing health and safety issues.
The Manager, Environmental Health and Safety, monitors report findings and provides recommendations to the Director, to ensure compliance and studies the university’s environmental impacts to improve upon compliance and manage any liabilities. This includes the development of programs to work towards lowering safety risks and workplace incidents through safety observations and workplace discussions.
- Undergraduate degree in a recognized program in Health & Safety or equivalent program.
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant Health & Safety position.
- Detailed knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation and regulations in British Columbia.
- Certification in laboratory and radiation safety preferred.
- Knowledge of the range of health and safety disciplines to manage delivery of services to a diverse client group.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact and communicate with others at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent decision making, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to establish and implement priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail and observation skills.
- Knowledge and application of Post-Secondary Health & Safety systems would be a strong asset.
- Ability to build and lead teams to establish, influence and maintain health and safety systems.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, including spreadsheet, database management, word processing and presentation applications.
- Familiarity with Banner considered an asset.
- Local travel is required in this position; must hold a valid BC driver’s license and have a vehicle.
UFV LEADERSHIP PROFICIENCIES
- Create and implement plans - shape, align and execute the strategic priorities to meet student and community needs.
- Lead change – Remain flexible, adjusting to changing circumstances and lead positive change by balancing innovation and calculated risk taking.
- Cultivate collaborative relationships – Build effective working relationships internally and externally and collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
- Inspire and develop talent - Invest in developing yourself, staff and faculty, effective teams, and our culture of excellence.
- Make effective decisions - Make sound and timely decisions that benefit UFV in both straightforward and ambiguous circumstance.
- Infuse Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Lead by example, valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds and promote equity, inclusion and respect in a diverse environment.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
