Date Posted: 08/28/2025
Req ID: 44990
Faculty/Division: VP - Research
Department: Environmental Health & Safety
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00053100

ABOUT US:

The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best - advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector. VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight andaccountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g. science, life sciences) or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum four (4) years’ relevant experience, including experience in a university environment with hazardous chemicals and provision of safety services.
• Experience with assessing compliance during visits in permitted labs using a predefined checklist and working with and providing reports to compliance inspectors.
• Be willing to pursue professional Memberships/affiliations in one or more of: Association of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Occupational Hygiene Association of Ontario, or in the process of obtaining.
• Knowledge and hands on experience with instrument analysis, quality control, optimizing workflow and interpreting/communicating results.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a larger team.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow established process

LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in Legionella testing; operate lab equipment
• Proactive maintenance of equipment, creating and editing a standard operating procedures, troubleshoot technical hurdles as well as communicate these challenges to management and facilities/property management.
• Providing advice to others on hazardous material management practices and procedures
• Investigating and reporting on health, safety and regulatory non-compliance occurrences, recording reported safety issues and resolving or referring for resolution
• Conducting routine inspections of assigned facilities and equipment.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Communicator
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Procedural
• Team player
  Closing Date: 09/12/2025, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
  Schedule: Full-Time