Safety Partner - Mississauga, Canada - Peel District School Board

Peel District School Board

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Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

You will collaboratively maintain, develop and update internal health and safety policies, procedures, guidelines and best practices; implement and coordinate training programs; coordinate hygiene testing; administer and maintain the asbestos management, workplace violence and workplace inspection program; coordinate and perform invasive mold investigations and conduct clearance inspections; administer the lead in water testing; investigate accidents and concerns of unsafe working conditions; coordinate and conduct lift training and facilitate the lifting devices inspections; maintain visual arts, technology and science safety program including WHMIS training, guarding and the coordination of PPE; and liaise with internal locations/departments and external provincial inspectors.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in science, or undergraduate degree in any field supplemented with additional education in occupational health and safety.
Must hold a Health and Safety designation; such as, Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) and/or Environmental Professional (ES)
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in occupational health and safety with extensive experience in both asbestos and industrial hygiene testing and development and implementation of safety training programs
Thorough understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the pursuant regulations and other legislation applicable to the Education Sector (e.g., Fire Code, Building Code, Environmental legislation, etc.)
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy are highly important in the delivery of job duties
Excellent written and oral communication, organization, time management, analytical and problemsolving skills
Must have access to a car and possess a valid driver's license please note that daily travel to worksites is a requirement of the role
Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment

Additional Skills & Assets

Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) certification

Careers with the Peel District School Board Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism**The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g. an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance etc.) based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance. We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

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Additional Notes
Preference will be given to qualified members of the Administrative Staff Group (ASG).

Job Reference:
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