Manager, Inspections and Technical Services

Competition 1159

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package that can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page and an annual salary range which will be commensurate with qualifications.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment 

Thriving organizations are built on people. The Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment (HRHSE) portfolio is composed of exceptional people creating a people focused culture to support the institution's vision.

At the U of A, safety is central to how we work, study, and conduct research. Our Health Safety and Environment team plays a key role in promoting and maintaining safety as a core value. Building a robust and sustainable safety culture where everyone owns their safety performance and that of others, HSE leverages its expertise to enhance the health, safety and environmental well-being of the university community. 

Join our practical, results-driven, energized, and engaged team and see firsthand how we live our values, drive change and lead with purpose!

Position 

The Manager, Inspections and Technical Services (ITS) is a key member of the HSE Leadership Team.  Leading a team of Health and Safety Advisors, the manager provides planning, monitoring and management of the health and safety inspections in research and other worksite spaces. Responsible for provision of laboratory and general safety technical and advisory services to the university community including chemical, biological, radiation, occupational, fire and life safety. The manager contributes to setting the strategic direction and budgets of HSE, enhancing university- wide safety practices through the Culture of Care, recruiting, managing and mentoring the ITS team, ensuring excellence in service delivery, leading large projects, managing emerging issues and building strategic relationships with clients and third party vendors.

In all facets of this role, this position integrates and advances the health, safety and environment responsibilities identified in legislation and university policy while understanding, fulfilling and promoting the University's commitments to equity, diversity and inclusivity.

Duties 

• Contributes to the development of HSE’s strategic plan and operational priorities
• Contributes to the development of HSE’s budget priorities
• Develops and implements the strategic vision and plan of ITS
• Contributes to the implementation of a Culture of Care
• Provide laboratory and general safety technical and advisory services to the university community including chemical, biological, radiation, occupational, fire and life safety
• Oversee and undertake laboratory safety inspections, lab close-outs and certifications
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and university laboratory and general operation health and safety practices
• Oversee and undertake work-site inspections and certifications
• Oversee bio-safety cabinet and equipment certifications
• Coordinate hazardous waste disposal and management with Environmental and Support Services
• Oversees, leads and participates in incident investigations 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational health and safety or related area coupled with minimum ten years related experience in health, safety and environmental management
• Knowledge of HSE management systems
• Familiarity with federal, provincial, municipal acts, regulations, codes, standards, bylaws and guidelines associated with occupational, health and safety and hazardous materials
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance management
• Incident investigation procedures and report writing skills
• Computer literacy including strong data, document and record management and reporting skills