Occupational Health & Safety/Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

• $80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College diploma or university degree in OSH or IH from an accredited program, or equivalent training and certification.
  • Minimum professional credentials as CRST and NCSO required; CRSP, CSP, or equivalent preferred.
  • 4-6 years of OSH and IH experience in sectors like nuclear, construction, manufacturing, or environmental remediation.
  • Experience in radiation safety is an asset but not essential.
  • Strong knowledge of safety statistics and performance metrics. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze workplace conditions and safety trends to identify hazards and improvement opportunities.
  • Evaluate incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions.
  • Provide expert advice and recommendations on occupational safety matters.
  • Develop and implement OSH programs and safety plans for compliance.
  • Conduct inspections and audits to verify safety program adherence.
  • Review contractor safety programs and work plans, offering feedback for safe execution.
  • Coach employees on safety practices and compliance.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days, starting from Day One.
  • Comprehensive benefits with no waiting period.
  • Tuition support for ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Defined-benefit or defined-contribution pension plan for long-term financial security.
Full Job Description
What you will be doing!
  • Analyzing workplace conditions, safety trends, and operational activities to proactively identify hazards, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Evaluating incidents, events, and safety data to determine root causes, identify contributing factors, and develop effective corrective actions.
  • Providing expert advice and practical recommendations to supervisors, project teams, and stakeholders on occupational safety and industrial hygiene matters.
  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring OSH programs, project-specific safety plans, and risk registers to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
  • Conducting formal and informal inspections, audits, and field observations to verify adherence to safety programs, procedures, and legislative standards.
  • Reviewing contractor safety programs, work plans, and risk assessments, providing constructive feedback to support safe project execution.
  • Coaching and mentoring employees, supervisors, and contractors on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and compliance with health and safety requirements.
  • Supporting and oversee Industrial Hygiene programs through exposure monitoring, audits, surveillance activities, instrument calibration, hearing conservation initiatives, and medical baseline coordination.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:
  • Education
    • College diploma or university degree within an OSH, IH or a combined field from an accredited Canadian or international program, or an extensive set of OSH and IH training and certification across various topics.
    • Possess, or must have the ability to possess, minimum professional credentials as a CRST (Canadian Registered Safety Technician) and NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer).
    • CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) or equivalent recognized designations, such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CMIOSH (Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), are preferred.
  • Experience
    • 4-6 years of OSH and IH experience in an equivalent role within complex nuclear, research & technology, heavy construction project, heavy manufacturing, industrial processing, mining, oil & gas, or other civil or environmental remediation experience.
    • Experience within a radiation safety and/or protection setting is an asset but not required.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Ability to understand and interpret safety statistics and performance metrics.
    • Excellent interpersonal communication skills - written and oral - and proven ability to maintain successful working relations at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
    • Ability to solve problems through soft and hard analytical skills.
    • Ability to provide prompt, clear and concise guidance as required.
  • Security Clearance Eligibility Required
    • Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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:
  • Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:
  • Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
  • Benefits effective Day One - no waiting period
  • Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
  • A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long-term financial security


Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
  • Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
  • Restoring and protecting the environment
  • Contributing to the health of Canadians


If so, you'll feel right at home at CNL.

Our Gentilly and La Prade sites are located in the beautiful province of Québec, offering a unique blend of French-Canadian culture, community, and natural beauty. Enjoy proximity to the St. Lawrence River, local trails, and charming nearby towns that make this area a wonderful place to live and work.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Gentilly / La Prade location, Québec.

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