May 25, 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR (BAND LEVEL 8)

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

People and Culture

(Contractual Position to March 31, 2028)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES 

Reporting to the Supervisor of Field Services, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), the EHS Advisor will deliver EHS services across Memorial's diverse environments, including teaching and learning spaces, research laboratories, marine and field operations, and administrative offices. Duties include implementing and monitoring occupational health and safety management systems; providing guidance and support to design, construction, maintenance, technical, academic, and operational units on process and operational health and safety matters. The role involves investigating EHS concerns and incidents, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions, as well as coordinating implementation where required. The EHS Advisor will provide guidance to management and Workplace Health and Safety Committees (WHSCs), support compliance with applicable legislation and standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of health and safety systems and practices. Duties also include developing and delivering health and safety education and training; conducting workplace inspections and  hazard assessments; preparing detailed reports, including compliance findings and statistical analysis; and maintaining EHS information systems to track trends, performance indicators, and emerging risks. The EHS Advisor will participate in incident investigations, ensure appropriate contractor safety management practices are in place, and support safe research laboratory, teaching and learning, marine, and field-based activities across the University, while ensuring applicable legislative and regulatory requirements are met. This position will contribute to strengthening a culture of health, safety, and well-being across the University community and perform other related duties as required. Occasional travel may be required. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience (3-5 years) in occupational health and safety; completion of a diploma or degree with a concentration in occupational health and safety is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The ideal candidate will also have a proven ability to make decisions, interact at all levels of the organization and across businesses, and effectively and efficiently coordinate action as part of an EHS team. Effective communication, and excellent writing and public speaking skills are essential. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and/or Professional Technologist (P.Tech) designations (or eligibility to apply) are assets.

SALARY                 $64,361 - $87,763 per annum (Management and Professional)

CLOSING DATE     June 8, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. 

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

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If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.