Hse Systems and Compliance Partner - Waterloo, Canada - University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo

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Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Overview:

The HSE Systems & Compliance Partner provides strategic and operational leadership associated with managing the effective, efficient, and comprehensive delivery of health, safety, and environmental program services to support the achievement of the University's strategic goals.

Reporting to the Director of Safety, this position will formulate, initiate, implement, and interpret policies related to the operations of departments, as well as programs, applicable University-wide.

The Partner works toward the achievement of established occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities:

Design, Implement and Evaluate Procedures & Programs and Ensure Compliance

Supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive Health, Safety and Environment Program, and compliance with occupational, environmental, and other regulatory requirements. Works with the Director to develop and implement operational processes to enhance the safety of the campus and to control risk
Manages health and safety compliance evaluation and monitoring under the established Health, Safety & Environment Management System
Collaborates internally among and within departments to develop and employ key health and safety initiatives
Develops a consistent and effective safety culture through the development, training, maintenance and coordination of policies, procedures, programs and resources

Champions and provides direction for Health, Safety and Environment System

Acts as the key resource supporting managementlevel and departmental health and safety coordinator roles
Provides expert advice on occupational health and safety to University leadership, health and safety committees, faculty, staff and students
Provides leadership and oversight, providing advice to the Director and the team in establishing processes for effective injury prevention and health, safety and environmental risk management
Specifies key areas for improvement based on incident indicators, risk and performance

Steers Health, Safety and Environment resources that are professional, responsive, reliable, courteous, effective and efficient

Assists Director in designing, implementing, and monitoring the Safety Office strategic plan
Identifies risks and anticipates hazard trends for proactive rather than reactive response
Engages in collaboration and partnership in the development and implementation of HSEMS operational practices
Sustains quality and entrenches innovation to improve processes and services
Advocates thoroughness and accuracy for legal scrutiny
Provides data and input to Director for unit budgeting based upon respective portfolios which include injury prevention, compliance, waste management, consulting and supporting systems
Ensures programs are managed within budget

Manages compliance

Defines standards through relevant expertise
Monitors and reports on compliance, due diligence and performance using measurement indicators
Ensures departments are informed and held accountable to facilitate the internal responsibility system and advises on appropriate risk control
Resolves concerns with sound judgement, tact, integrity, and diplomacy
Controls rather than avoids risks associated with creativity and innovation
Acts as primary liaison with multiple management stakeholders and is responsible for managing compliance with legislation under the respective portfolio

Leads organizational effectiveness and relationship management

Analyses needs, develops strategies, and implements improvements, specifically related to the Health, Safety & Environment Management System
Supports development of systems and processes to facilitate information management
Provides visible leadership by example through relationship building and reinforcing the mission and culture of the University
Champions team cohesiveness, motivation and commitment to clientfocused service and continuous quality environment, treating people with respect and trust
Uses personal initiative, multitasking work of competing priorities and takes action

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Health, Safety and Environment or related fields
Extensive ongoing professional development is required to maintain competency
Professional Designation in Health and Safety including Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent
5 plus years' experience with proven track record of achievement in managing various aspects of health, safety, and environment
Extensive experience in the university or similar health and safety environment
Experience in health and safety compliance and management system implementation and auditing, including development of assessment criteria, conducting audits, communicating results and development and implementation of action plans
Competencies will include strategic thinking, innovation, superior interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills