Job Description

OFFICE OF HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT Competition No. 22.08.178

CATEGORY
SALARY
CLOSING DATE


Student Casual (up to 35 hours per week)
$17.00 per hour
August 26, 2022


About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity MacEwan University is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment student to join our Office of Health, Safety & Environment as an HSE Technician on a casual basis. The successful incumbent will aid in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the University’s HSE Management System and support the development of various health safety program elements and associated training and orientation programs. You may also support various worksite inspections, audits, and complete reviews and quality checks of hazard assessments and safe work procedures. This position will also work with the entire Health, Safety & Environment Team to provide support as required. SKILLS The successful candidate with have experience in:

• Supporting the development and implementation of institutional and department-specific HSE Programs
• Assist in the design and developing of HSE training and e-learning modules
• Assist in conducting worksite inspections and audits
• Assist in the development and review of hazard assessments and audit findings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in or have recently completed a diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in the development OHS training and orientation programs.
• Experience in conduction worksite audits or inspections.
• Working knowledge of health and safety, and environmental management system standards (i.e. COR, ISO) and applicable OHS and Environmental legislation.
• Equivalences may be considered.

BENEFITS When you become part of the MacEwan team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth

How to Apply To apply, go to https://www.macewan.ca/careers and select the job posting. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is included under the Out of Scope employee policy (D1015).


Diversity Statement
MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serve as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact humanresources@macewan.ca and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification
Personal information is being collected to determine your qualifications for employment. This information is collected, used and protected under the authority of and in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It may be provided to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone (780) 497-5434.