Senior EHS Specialist & Industrial Hygienist

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer!

Summary:

Provide guidance to EHS Specialists I, II, internal and external clients on EHS matters. Provide EHS support to the team, operations, and Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS). Ensure the site follows EHS regulations and practices. Establish standard procedures for the site and exchange expertise with other sites.

Requirements:
Provide Industrial Hygiene (IH) Support
Leads all facets of the IH Program at the site
Conduct IH assessments on existing products and evaluates technologies to improve containment.
Development of Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) and IH analytical methods
Development of IH sampling plans and sampling strategies
Written industrial hygiene reports and presentations
Make recommendations for improving containment, engineering controls etc, where required.
Participate in work-teams to evaluate containment of existing processes and implements containment plans.
Lead Designated Substances Program
Lead Industrial & Office Ergonomics program
Support department and the site on:
Incident investigations
JHSC audit finding closures
Risk assessments
Department specific training
Client & auditor support
Develop and Implement EHS Programs: Develop audit protocols, audits programs, procedures and practices for the EHS Programs
New Project Risk Assessments
Attend Kick-Off Meetings and ongoing Project Meetings.
Evaluate containment/industrial hygiene for new projects
Potent Compound active-specific procedures and training
Liaise with Project Managers, Process Engineers and Clients.
Provide guidance, back-up and support to other EH&S team members and Health Centre.
Support Respiratory Protection Program and Fit Testing.
Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's of Science required
EHS Certificate or Diploma in related field required
Professional Designation - Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) required
Professional Designation - Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred

Experience
Minimum 8 years of previous EHS experience
Minimum 8 years of Industrial Hygiene training/experience
Minimum 5 years of Chemical, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical work experience
Previous experience conducting presentations / training for various levels within an organization. Previous client or project management experience

Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Able to work in a fast-paced friendly environment. High integrity for dealing with confidential information. Demonstrated professionalism. Excellent communication skills. Shown computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency with the English Language.

Standards and Expectations:
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.

Physical Requirements

Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits, or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limited duration. Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odours, temperature utmosts, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator on occasionally.

Disclaimer

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