Health & Safety Officer
Full-Time Administration
Reporting to the Manager, Health and Wellness the Health and Safety Officer will contribute to the advancement of an integrated model of health, safety, and employee well-being. This position supports the development and maintenance of a safe and healthy environment for staff and faculty. The Health & Safety Officer will provide advice, guidance, training, and programs consistent with legislation.
The successful candidate will have a university degree combined with a minimum of two or more years of related experience, preferably within a post-secondary setting. A Ministry of Labour, Joint Health and Safety Level 2 Certification is required as well as a current Standard First Aid & AED training. A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), and/or CHRP (Canadian Human Resource Professional) designation would be considered an asset.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., October 6, 2024.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.