Department Vice-President Facilities & Operations - Trades & Infrastructure Maintenance
Salary range $68,642.58 to $73,940.15
Hours per week 40
Grade 7
Posted date April 7, 2025
Closing date April 21, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

DESCRIPTION

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location - This role is in-person with onsite work at multiple U of A locations, including North Campus, Edmonton; Campus Saint-Jean, Edmonton; South Campus, Edmonton; and U of A Botanic Garden.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Trades Hazmat and Safety Support Coordinator (“THSSC”) reports to the General Foreman and receives guidance and direction from the Architectural Maintenance Lead Hand. They shall be capable of performing work without direct supervision. Their main focus would be to ensure that hazardous material removal jobs are executed in a safe and effective manner. The position also ensures that excellent support is provided to other trades’ personnel. The THSSC will be asked to work in and around environments where hazardous materials (“hazmat”) are present, so understanding the potential risks and hazards to themselves and others around them as well as understanding how to protect themselves while conducting this work, is essential.
They will uphold the safety of themselves, their team members, the students, and faculty with the highest regard and will act as safety champions. The THSSC has a forward-thinking and preventive mindset in how they coordinate work and in how they build working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Valid Alberta driver’s license
• Alberta Occupational Health and Safety for the Asbestos Worker certification
• Alberta-approved asbestos training course completion
• Alberta Construction Safety Association Contractor Management CM course completion (or equivalent)
• Excellent knowledge and skill with enterprise software applications such as Google and Assetworks AiM
• Facilities management/maintenance experience
• Good communication skills and ability to work either independently or as a team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ACSA safety certification: Alberta OHS Legislation Awareness, Communication and Ethics for the Safety Leader, and Hazard Management
• Journeyperson Carpenter trade ticket
• Working knowledge of OHS Act, NIOSH, and CSA
• Background in construction or oil and gas industry
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
  The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight April 21, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Coordinate hazmat abatement and removal work in an effective and efficient manner using approved contractors and consultants
• Ensure asbestos abatement contractors are complying with the relevant safety standards and safe work practices ensuring they are performing their work in a professional manner
• Collaborate timing of abatement execution with affected internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure abatement sites are thoroughly cleaned upon completion of hazmat for quality assurance and safe access to sites post-abatement
• Prepare and acquire hazmat sampling and third-party testing. Hazmat includes, but is not limited to, asbestos and lead paint
• Work with U of A Trades in identifying areas where hazardous materials may be present
• Handle all administrative duties, monitor deadlines to ensure project deadline expectations are met, and follow up on pending matters
• Review, edit and create clear scopes of work for abatement contractors
• Engage in creating and maintaining job hazard analysis, safe work practices, field level hazard assessments, and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with Health, Safety + Environment (“HSE”) on accident/incident (including near miss) investigations or safety concerns involving Trades personnel when required
• Occasionally remove small releases of hazmat asbestos-containing material that is categorized as “low risk” as permitted by TIM Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Work Practices
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues related to asbestos abatement
• Present the training programs/materials to the supervisors, foremen and lead hands through the following methods: video presentation, PowerPoint, one-on-one discussion, review of the standard operating procedures and hands-on training utilizing computer-based training tools