Health & Safety Assistant needed in Lambton College Sarnia, Ontario, Canada – Apply now for vis sponsorship

Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.

Lambton College currently ranks third overall in Canada, and second overall in Ontario for Research in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 4 Colleges for Research in Canada for seven straight years.

At Lambton College, we’re proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you’ll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.

About The Position

This is a temporary part-time position replacing a bargaining unit employee. This position will start asap and end March 25, 2025. Working 24 hours per week, earning $24.02 per hour and reporting to the Manager, Occupational Health & Safety and Emergency Planning.

This Person Will Help In Maintaining The Health And Safety Culture At Lambton College By Providing Assistance And Guidance In The Following Areas

• Health and Safety Compliance
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Security and Parking Operations
• Emergency Management
• Environmental Management

Specific Accountabilities

• Work jointly with the Occupational Health & Safety Consultant as well as the Manager Occupational Health & Safety Emergency Planning on the implementation of new campaigns/projects
• Assist with programming for Safety, Parking, and Security policies and procedures
• Assist with Scheduling and following up with JOHSC inspections
• Assist with training analysis and programming for employees
• Assist with occupational health and safety JIRA work orders
• SDS inventory support
• General office duties e.g.: customer support, parking inquiries, and filing
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year post-secondary diploma in either Workplace Safety & Prevention or Office Administration
• Minimum of 2 years practical work experience with word processing and database management
• Minimum of 1 year of customer service experience
• Previous experience on a Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee is an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills including the ability to handle multiple assignments, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Jira an asset
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with MyLambton would be an asset

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

Employee Perks

Lambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.

Investing In Our People

Lambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.

Investing in our People

Lifetime Retirement Pension – Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Our employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.

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