Strategic Initiatives Officer - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
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Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment:

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A

  • Closing Date

Nov 06, 2023

_This posting is open to current employees at the University of Alberta only. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop-down menu when applying._
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).


In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found at Faculty & Staff Benefits and an annual salary range of $66,167 to $110,279.


Location - North Campus Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.


Working for the University of Alberta

  • The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._


The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.


Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.


Working for the Department/Faculty
Thriving organizations are built on people.

The Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment (HRHSE) portfolio is composed of exceptional people creating a people-focused culture to support the institution's vision.

At the U of A, safety is central to how we work, study, and conduct research. Our Health Safety and Environment team plays a key role in promoting and maintaining safety as a core value.

Building a robust and sustainable safety culture where everyone owns their safety performance and that of others, HSE leverages its expertise to enhance the health, safety and environmental well-being of the university community.

Join our practical, results-driven, energized, and engaged team and see firsthand how we live our values, drive change and lead with purpose


Position


The Strategic Initiatives Officer (SIO) is a key member of the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Leadership team who provides planning, monitoring, and managing of specific initiatives and projects at the department and university level from initiation through completion including the prioritization of multiple, complex initiatives with varying completion dates.

The Strategic Initiatives Officer contributes to the establishment of HSE's strategic priorities and budget, is responsible for enhancing and maintaining the university's Health, Safety and Environment Management System and ARISE database, leads projects, manages emerging issues, conducts research, writes reports, coordinates HSE communications and represents the unit at key institutional meetings.


In all facets of this role, this position endeavours to integrate and advance the University's commitments to equity, diversity and inclusivity while understanding, fulfilling and promoting Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) responsibilities identified in university policy.


Duties


This position deals with a broad range of strategic and operational initiatives with a university-wide scope including HRHSE, and all colleges, faculties and portfolios.

Depending on the nature of the initiative, it may also involve government departments, regulatory bodies and organizations external to the university.


  • Provide clear and understandable advice and recommendations based on experience and knowledge to support informed decisionmaking by leaders.
  • Uses compelling and wellresearched arguments to convey recommendations, possible solutions, and new ideas.
  • Facilitates discussions and negotiations to foster successful implementation of portfolio initiatives.
  • Actively participates in area meetings to gather information and to provide information on proposed and ongoing initiatives.
  • Participates actively in communities of practice.
  • Coordinates HSE communications with External Relations to facilitate the effective communication of health and safety information, resources and messages across the university
  • Develops health and safety training programs and other educational content in support of HSE objectives.
  • Manages and continually enhances the university's Health, Safety and Environment Management System and ARISE database.
  • Responds to major changes/ issues currently affecting or potentially affecting the HSE/university. Develops new p
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