EHS Specialist II

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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)  Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Summary:

Provides Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) support to the team, Operations and Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS).

Essential Functions:

Provide EHS support to the department and site:

Incident investigations

JHSC audit finding closures

Risk assessments

Department specific training

Client & auditor support

Provides Environmental Support

Ships dangerous goods following the regulations and provide guidance to employees.

Manages hazardous waste management program.

Manages wastewater discharge program ensuring compliance with Sewer Use By-Law

Provide Safety Support

Conduct equipment reviews

Coordinate pre-start health and safety review completion

Development of safety programs such as lock out and machine guarding

Provides Industrial Hygiene (IH) Support

Assist with IH assessments on existing products and evaluate technologies to improve containment.

Makes recommendations for improving containment, engineering controls etc., where necessary

Participates in work-teams to evaluate containment of existing processes and implement containment plans.

Develops and Implements EHS Programs

Safety examples:  Equipment and process safety reviews

Industrial hygiene examples:  respiratory protection, noise, and air sampling

Environment examples:  Certificate of Approval for Air, NPRI, NSNR

Develops audit protocols, audit programs, procedures, and practices for the EHS Programs

Develop and conduct EHS training

Orientation training

Monthly safety talks

Department specific training

New Project Risk Assessments

Attends Kick-Off Meetings and ongoing Project Meetings

Evaluates containment/industrial hygiene for new projects.

Potent Compound active-specific procedures and training

Liaises with Project Managers, Process Engineers, and Clients

Completes and/or assists with special EHS Projects

Provide guidance, back-up and support to other EH&S team members and Health Centre

Support Respiratory Protection Program and Fit Testing

Review and update the respiratory protection program, as necessary.

Implement Positive Air Pressure Respirator (PAPR) maintenance and testing programs, as necessary.

Conduct respirator fit testing for employees and clients

Assist in selection and use of respiratory protection, protective clothing, hearing protection and safety glasses.

Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required.

Essential Functions:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

B.Sc. in a related field
EHS certificate program completion

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of previous EHS experience
Minimum 3 years of Industrial Hygiene training / experience
Minimum 3 years of Chemical, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Previous experience conducting presentations / training. High integrity for dealing with confidential information. Demonstrated professionalism. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated 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 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.

Compensation
The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $62,000.00–$82,700.00.

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