Call for Members: Joint Health and Safety Committee, Stratford Campus

A representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committee is needed at the Stratford campus location. Staff representation on these committees is mandatory under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

Seats: One staff representative is needed
Term: May 1, 2024  to April 30, 2027
Deadline: April 19, 2024

What’s involved?

• The JHSC normally meets every three months, in January, April, July, and October. 
• You're entitled to one hour of preparation time for each meeting under the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
• Special meetings or subcommittees may be called as needed.
• One of the worker members inspects the workplace once each month.

The Safety Office will cover the cost of any training that is required to get you certified with the WSIB.

Please see the JHSC Terms of Reference for more information.

How to apply

Please submit the UWSA committee application form by April 19, 2024. Please direct any questions to the chair of the UWSA Appointments Committee, Carly Richardson, at carly.richardson@uwaterloo.ca. Applications will be reviewed the week of April 22.