Our Chalk River location is seeking a Certified Industrial Hygienist to help advance Industrial Hygiene activities within the Decommissioning and Waste Management (DWM) organization. Apply today!
What will you be doing!- Providing leadership oversight of Industrial Hygiene (IH) activities to ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable legislation, company programs, procedures and work specific documentation.
- Supporting the development, review, implementation, and monitoring of task and project specific IH programs, work plans, risk registers, and management system components.
- Identifying, assessing, and evaluating physical, biological, and chemical hazards associated with DWM projects and operations.
- Directing, implementing, and monitoring engineering controls, administrative controls, work practices, personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE&C), and respiratory protection devices to eliminate or reduce worker exposures.
- Acting as a subject matter expert (SME) for Industrial Hygiene within the DWM OSH team.
- Conducting IH audits, inspections, and site assessments to evaluate compliance with programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Providing training, mentoring, coaching, and apprenticeship support to IH staff to ensure quality, consistency, and professional development.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:- Education
- Minimum Honours Bachelor's Science Degree, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Degree or related disciplines from a university of recognized standing. (i.e., Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or Applied Science).
- Membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) designation. If no designation, then must be capable and willing to obtain within a reasonable period of time.
- Experience
- Minimum of six years of experience in industrial/occupational hygiene, preferably in the environment remediation, nuclear or chemical sectors.
- Experience in developing occupational health and industrial hygiene programs and procedures.
- Good understanding of occupational health and safety legislation, in both federal and provincial jurisdictions.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Advanced level of computer skills desired with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Demonstrated ability to write technical reports.
- Ability to coach, mentor, train and develop personnel on IH practices.
- Exceptional ability to solve problems through soft and hard analytical skills.
- Ability to present recommendations, complete regulatory reporting and technical writing in a clear and effective manner.
- Ability to understand and interpret statistics and performance metrics.
- Extensive knowledge in occupational health and industrial hygiene standards, guidelines and best practices from the Federal and Ontario (or other provincial) government.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's "Standard on Security Screening" and the "Policy on Government Security."
Working Conditions:- This position is part of the CRPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you'll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
- Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
If so, you'll feel right at home at CNL! This role is a
fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL's Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. Located in the heart of the
Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with
forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as
Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you'll have access to unparalleled
outdoor adventures and a fantastic
work-life balance.
Please note: This is a
fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.
