RMS Associate - Chemical Safety

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$6,439 - CA$9,256•Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinates planning, administering, promoting, and supporting the UBC Chemical Safety Program in accordance with applicable regulations (WorkSafe BC, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), BC Fire Code etc), best practices, guidelines, policies, and standards. Performs worksite inspections of chemicals use and storage areas (laboratories, shops and others), participates in teaching the Laboratory Chemical Safety Course, reviews chemical hazards associated with lab processes and other UBC operations, and provides staff with consultation on safe chemical handling storage and disposal procedures, participates in incident investigations related to hazardous material handling, develops and updates training materials, chemical safety procedures and manuals, contributes to RMS communication strategies and maintains program documentation as required.

Requirements

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Thorough and demonstrated understanding of chemical hazard, assessment and control.
Minimum of two years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Consideration will be given to candidates who have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated working knowledge of pertinent regulations (WorkSafe BC related regulations, WHMIS, TDG, BC Fire Code), guidelines and best practices.

Nice To Haves

College Diploma in an applicable field.
A B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a field related to chemical safety would be an asset.
Teaching experience an asset.

Responsibilities

Liaises with the UBC research community and UBC Operation staff, on issues regarding safe handling storage and disposal hazardous materials, chemical hazard recognition, assessment and control, response to emergencies, and incidents investigation.
Supports and confirms regulatory compliance and implementation of best practices through a program of education, training, inspection and evaluation.
Conducts workplace inspections of UBC research laboratories, including those of moderate to high risk activities and operation sites to verify compliance with WorkSafe BC, WHMIS and other chemical safety requirements, BC Fire Code, UBC policies and procedures, and best practices related to hazardous materials handling and storage.
Develops course material and participates in teaching of the Laboratory Chemical Safety Course.
Provides specialized/tailored sessions as required to faculty, staff and students.
Conducts site visit activities, provides guidance on chemical hazard assessment, administrative controls and procedures that ensure chemical safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Meets with departments' safety coordinators and safety committees' representatives and provides consultation and guidance regarding techniques for the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
Provides guidance to lab and operation personal to minimize risks from chemical hazards through the recognition, evaluation and control of these hazards, including recommendations to affected individuals and departments.
Develops practical solutions to resolve chemical hazards and non-conformance issues and recommends courses of action.
Assists in the selection and proper use of any required personal protective equipment, and engineering controls.
Participates in the strategy for communication including development, implementation and communicates chemical safety issues through various means.
In conjunction with Local Safety Teams, Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees, and departmental representatives, investigates accidents and incidents related to chemical handling and recommends any corrective actions required.
Provides consultation and training to laboratory and operation personnel regarding proper response to chemical spills and releases.
Provides consultation and conduct site visits to support compliance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations.
Participates in the HSE emergency pager roster.
Conducts other related duties as directed to support the implementation of RMS objectives.

Benefits

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position.
The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position.
In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.
New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.
An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].