COORDINATOR, CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT AND ASSURANCE (BAND 10)

January 27, 2026

COORDINATOR, CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT AND ASSURANCE (BAND 10)

Office of the Associate Vice President, People and Culture

Environmental Health and Safety

(one-year contract)

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

DUTIES

Reporting to the Industrial Hygienist of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), the Coordinator, Chemical Management and Assurance, will be responsible for administration, oversight and continuous improvement of the University's chemical safety management and EHS assurance functions. Duties include: Administering, maintaining and overseeing the University's Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) including all related policies, manuals, procedures and monitoring functions; coordinating and leading the EHS Assurance Program, including the inspection and audit functions, and provide assurance of regulatory and HSMS compliance; managing the annual review and ongoing maintenance of the HSMS; coordinating and supporting the pan-university laboratory safety committee; providing expert advice, guidance and information to University stakeholders on chemical safety management and EHS assurance matters; coordinating and overseeing training programs to ensure the chemical safety , HSMS and EHS assurance training needs of the University community are met; managing significant and sensitive investigations related to chemical safety incidents, HSMS and EHS assurance, including analysis and reporting; administering the pan-University electronic chemical safety management system, including system maintenance and user support; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Faculties, Departments and University Committees and external organizations such as regulatory agencies, industry associations and third party service providers; overseeing the financial management and procurement activities for chemical safety management pan-university; serving as an alternate for the Radiation Safety and Controlled Goods Officer, and other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (5-8 years) in occupational health and safety services including 3 - 5 experience in auditing and program development and implementation; completion of an undergraduate degree with major course work in science, engineering or a related field; an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The successful applicant will demonstrate a proven ability to make decisions; ability to interact at all levels of the organization and across the business; ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate action as part of a health and safety team and have effective written, verbal and public communication skills.

SALARY $74,288 - $96,297 per annum (Management and Professional)

CLOSING DATE February 10, 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 [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

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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.