Coordinator, Health, Safety And Wellness

Coordinator, Health, Safety and Wellness - Toronto, Ontario
Position: Coordinator, Health, Safety and Wellness Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto Department: Human Resources Reports To: Senior Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness Salary: Commensurate with level of experience Hours: 35 hours/week Job Type: Hybrid or On-site Status: Full-time, Temporary (1-year contract with potential for renewal)
The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking a Coordinator, Health, Safety and Wellness (HSW) to work in the HSW Office within the Human Resources (HR) department.
This position is temporary, full-time for one-year with the potential for renewal.
To learn more about working at OICR, visit our career page (https://oicr.on.ca/careers/) .
The Responsibilities Include

• May perform other cross-functional and/or other duties as assigned or requested
• Research HSW topics and/or conducts hazard assessments/reviews to ensure ongoing compliance and continual improvement/promotion of best practices
• Works as a safety and wellness role model in compliance with OICR health , safety and wellness policies and programs a s well as safety-related legislation, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act , and Human Pathogens and Toxins Act
• Administers safety and accessibility training, including compliance monitoring and assist ance with content development of training materials
• Helps ensure compliance to health , safety and wellness policies and programs by tracking completion of corrective actions arising from inspections and incidents/near misses, follow-up on new items arising (e.g., meeting action items, ad hoc audits , hazards reported by staff) and documenting summaries/ results
• Supports the development, maintenance, and implementation of OICR Health, Safety and Wellness programs and initiatives , including
• Coordinates the Health and Safety ticket system and SDS databa se
• Supports development and maintenance of health and safety documents (e.g., program manuals, guidelines, forms), inventories and tracking spreadsheets
• Provides coverage to the Senior Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness , when not available
• Creates health, safety and wellness communications that educate and promote a healthy and safe work environment
• Participates in delivery of wellness-related initiatives, including sustainability/Green Team efforts
• Supports research safety compliance including participating in lab inspections , consultations and facilitating biosafety permit renewals/amendments
• Coordinates the work of the Joint Health and Committee and OICR Biosafety Committee , including arranging meetings and organizing inspections

Qualifications:

• At a minimum, completion of a 3-year college program in Occupational Health and Safety, or related discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry or applied science program) , or equivalent education or work experience
• P ractical health and safety experience in a research or health care setting would be preferred
• Excellent writing, organizational, computer literacy and interpersonal skills

OICR is a collaborative, not-for-profit research institute accelerating the development of new cancer research discoveries for patients around the world while maximizing the economic benefit of this research for the people of Ontario. We are dedicated professionals who bring expertise to each of our roles. We are looking for individuals who share our values of excellence, innovation, collaboration, impact, responsibility and community.
Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
For more information about OICR, please visit the website at www.oicr.on.ca .
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
OICR is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for all. We welcome all applicants, and encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to furthering a diversity of ideas within our community. OICR is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience. Providing an accessible workplace and recruitment process is important to us, as described in our Accessibility Plan ( https://oicr.on.ca/accessibility/ ). Should you require accommodation during any stage in the recruitment process, please complete the form at the bottom of page https://oicr.on.ca/careers/ . Information received related to accommodation will be handled confidentially.
The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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