Advisor, Product Safety; Hybrid

Job . This position is located at the Centre for Applied Research, 2928 16th Street, N.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2E 7K7.

Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday‑Friday from the primary work location.

• Hybrid option: work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays.

We are a dedicated team creating circular plastic solutions focused on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. NOVA Chemicals is headquartered at 250 5th Street SW, 21st floor, West Tower, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 0R4.

Permanent full‑time Product Safety Advisor with a focus on North American Chemical Control Regulations. As a member of the Product Safety and Additives Technology Team, you will advise and support the business on Product Safety matters including regulatory issues, chemical control laws, product end‑use management, and compliance reporting.

• Track regulatory developments focusing on the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) 1999, US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and relevant global regulations.
• Assess compliance of existing and new products and processes against the requirements of the laws.
• Respond to requests for information from Workplace and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)/US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Prepare notifications for new substances when required.
• Monitor ECCC/EPA assessments and advocate where appropriate.
• Participate in relevant Canadian and US trade associations.
• Maintain regulatory databases and tracking systems to ensure compliance.
• Provide regulatory support for facilities and the business on chemical control requirements.
• Respond to customer inquiries on regulatory status of products.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry and at least six (6) years of related experience.
• Experience with North American chemical control regulations, including Canada (minimum) and US TSCA (preferred).
• Knowledge of international requirements is an asset.
• Excellent project management and written and oral communication skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with SAP is necessary.
• Knowledge of Power BI software is an asset for managing regulatory data.
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving, troubleshooting, and innovation.
• Team player, self‑starter, able to work independently on multiple competing priorities.

• Annual salary: $138,000–$153,000, commensurate with education and experience.
• Variable short‑term incentive program based on personal and corporate performance, in accordance with company policies.
• Travel within Canada and the United States required.

• Health and dental coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA).
• Non‑registered savings plan (NRSP).
• Defined contribution (DC) account.
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation; floating holidays, flex days, and recognized paid statutory holidays.
• Flexible benefit programs available based on work location.