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About OICR

OICR is Ontario’s cancer research institute. We bring together people from across the province and around the world to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer. We take on the biggest challenges in cancer research and deliver real-world solutions to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively. We are committed to helping people living with cancer, as well as future generations, live longer and healthier lives.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Job Details

Position: Senior Coordinator, Health, Safety and Wellness

Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto

Department: Health, Safety and Wellness

Reports To: Senior Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness

Salary: Commensurate with level of experience; total compensation includes a competitive benefits plan, plus a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Hours: 35 hours/week

Job Type: Hybrid

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Position Summary

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Health, Safety and Wellness (HSW) to work in the HSW Office within the Human Resources (HR) department. The Senior Coordinator, HSW will support the Senior Manager, HSW & Biosafety Officer in the effective and efficient delivery of health, safety, wellness and accessibility programs and initiatives. The HSW Office helps to ensure that OICR is compliant with health and safety-related legislation, promotes best practices in safety and sustainability and helps foster a healthy and safe work culture.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance and implementation of Health, Safety and Wellness programs and initiatives
  
• Monitor compliance with Health and Safety requirements organization-wide
  
• Support safety committees
  
• Work as a safety and wellness role model in compliance with OICR health, safety and wellness policies and programs as well as safety-related legislation, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and Human Pathogens and Toxins Act.
  
• Contribute positively to OICR’s efforts in fostering a workplace climate of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Three (3) year community college program in Occupational Health and Safety, related discipline or recognized equivalent
  
• Experience in research safety or related sector such as laboratory, healthcare or public services
  
• Excellent writing, organizational, computer literacy, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

For more information about OICR, please visit the website at www.oicr.on.ca.

To learn more about working at OICR, visit our career page.

POSTED DATE: October 2, 2024
CLOSING DATE: October 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

OICR is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for all. We welcome all applicants, and encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to furthering a diversity of ideas within our community. OICR is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience. Providing an accessible workplace and recruitment process is important to us, as described in our Accessibility Plan (https://oicr.on.ca/accessibility/). Should you require accommodation during any stage in the recruitment process, please complete the form at the bottom of page https://oicr.on.ca/careers/. Information received related to accommodation will be handled confidentially.

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The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.