Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
Onsite
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Position Summary
The Director of Environmental Health and Safety reports to the Chief Security Officer as the EHS subject matter expert. The incumbent will lead, direct, and manage the development and performance of the University’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) portfolio which includes the Hazardous Waste Management unit (HWM) and its HAZMAT Spill Response. The Director will provide leadership to establish high compliance standards and collaboration for a robust and collaborative safety culture.
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Hazardous Waste Management (HWM) teams are deeply committed to the health and safety of our University community; providing a safe environment which meets the requirements of University policy, government regulations, sound management practices and applicable standards.
The unit supports the continuous improvement of a safety culture by providing advice, guidance, training, instruction and technical support to students, faculty, and staff to empower them to fulfill and be accountable for their health and safety. Our teams are highly specialized and accountable for developing safety programs as well as partnering with our academic and administrative units to understand specific health and safety concerns and creating innovative solutions collaboratively.
Primary Responsibilities:
Education and experience:
-Undergraduate degree
-Eight (8) years’ related experience
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
Master’s degree in Science, Health Sciences or Industrial Health is an asset. Certification in Environmental Health and Safety or Industrial Hygiene is required. Experience in a senior leadership role in a large, complex organization (preferably within a post-secondary institution), with a combination of experience in occupational health, safety, and environment, is required. Expert knowledge of all the relevant and applicable environmental and occupational health and safety legislation. Demonstrated skill in interpreting and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ability to take a holistic approach in an academic environment when providing direction and problem-solving. Excellent communications, analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent financial, human resource and change management skills. Demonstrated knowledge of budget and fiscal management principles and practices. Superior leadership skills in making sound decisions and leading teams day-to-day and during crisis situations. Strong desire to champion Environmental Health and Safety excellence. Experience with MS Suites and other Environmental Health and Safety management systems (e.g.: MyLab) is an asset. Highly developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English and French.
Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4.
Minimum Education and Experience:
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Job Profile:
MPEX-LOG4B - Security, Safety & Environment - Director or equivalentHours per Week:
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McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
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