EHS Specialist II

** 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*
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* Summary:

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

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* Essential Functions:

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* Provide EHS support to the department and site:
Incident investigations
JHSC audit findingclosures
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 equipmentreviews
Coordinate pre-start health and safety reviewcompletion
Development of safety programs such as lock out and machineguarding
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 EHStraining
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.

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* Essential Functions:

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* ** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*
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* Education:

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

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* Experience:

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* 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:
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* 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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.