The Certificate Program in Environmental and Occupational Health
Course Developer and Instructor for New Course
Safety Program Management
Job Description
The University of Victoria’s online program: The Certificate Program in Environmental and Occupational Health(EOH) is recognized by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) as having met the CRSP Application eligibility requirements for Factor 1 (Formal Education). It is also a recipient of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering’s Project Minerva Canada Award.
The exciting and specialized field of environmental and occupational health and safety focuses on the health needs of employees and the impact of the workplace on the environment. Students in our EOH Certificate Program learn the skills to identify, evaluate, and communicate information about environmental conditions that may have an adverse impact on human health. Graduates are equipped to plan and/or implement environmental strategies to control and manage potential problems.
Instructors within the EOH Certificate Program must be content experts within the course field of study. They must prepare online discussion forums to ensure learner engagement and course objectives are achieved. Instructors facilitate online dialogue, address learners' individual and group-based questions, mark learning activities, and assignments throughout the 12-week online course.
Instructors are contracted through the University of Victoria and adhere to administrative responsibilities as outlined by administrative staff within the EOH Certificate Program.
Qualifications
We are seeking a content expert to develop and instruct a new elective in the program titled: Safety Program Management. Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Relevant academic and professional accredited background
- Extensive experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental and occupational health and safety programs
- Knowledge and proficiency in the application of risk management, safety issues and regulatory standards
- Experience with Project Management theories and applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Superior data analysis, writing and communication skills
- Knowledge in teaching online courses an asset
How to Apply
Please submit a résumé with a letter of intent by December 17th, 2015, to:
Cheryl Broeren, RN, BScN, MPH
Program Coordinator
Health Sciences and Public Relations Programs
Division of Continuing Studies, University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Tel 250-721-8608
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