Health And Safety Officer

Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)

All locations

Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

WLUSA

10/08/2026

11814

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier's Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples.

This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier's Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

A WLUSA employee, reporting to the Manager, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), the Health and Safety Officer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of occupational health and safety programs across Wilfrid Laurier University. The role promotes a proactive safety culture through the development of safe work procedures, regulatory compliance, and ongoing education and engagement with university stakeholders.

The incumbent provides subject matter expertise on the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations, ensuring that Facilities and Asset Management (FAM), Food Services, and the broader university community meet legislative and institutional requirements. This includes conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations, and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence and reduce workplace hazards.

The role will work collaboratively with CUPE Local 926, FAM leadership, Aramark (food services), university contractors and the university community to address safety concerns, implement programs and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. This position will also contribute to the development and delivery of training programs, support Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) functions and assist in monitoring safety performance through reporting and program evaluation with the Safety Management System (SMS).

The Health and Safety Officer will also support broader SHERM initiatives and contribute to fostering a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement in workplace health and safety.

This position has a university-wide mandate. The incumbent provides subject matter expertise to all campuses, requiring regular interpersonal interactions and collaboration with departments at the Waterloo Campus, Brantford Campus, Kitchener location, Milton Campus, and any future locations.

• Provide guidance on safe work procedures and risk mitigation measures to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and University policies and…