Sr EHS Specialist & Industrial Hygienist

Location: Whitby

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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)  Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), 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.),

Warehouse

Job Description

Summary:

Provide guidance and support to EHS team as well as internal and external clients on EHS matters. Provide EHS support to operations, maintenance and Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS). Establish standard procedures for the site, exchange expertise with other sites and ensure site is following EHS regulations and practices.

Essential Functions:

Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
Lead the creation and integration of EHS programs and management systems.
Collaborate with internal partners and site leadership as required to gain support and ensure compliance.
Lead all facets of the Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program at the site:  Development of IH sampling plans and sampling strategies
Development of Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) and IH analytical methods
Conduct IH assessments on existing products and evaluates technologies to improve containment.
Participate in cross-functional teams to evaluate and enhance containment of existing processes
Lead Designated Substances Program
Lead Industrial & Office Ergonomics program
Lead Respiratory Protection Program and Fit Testing including PAPR maintenance and testing as necessary.
Combustible Dust Hazard Assessment and Management.

Support Health and Safety support in the following areas:  Incident investigations
JHSC audit finding closures
Risk assessments
Develop and conduct EHS training: orientation, monthly safety talk and department specific training
Conduct equipment reviews

Act as an advisor and resource to the Joint Health and Safety Committee
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 back-up and support to other EHS team members and Health Centre
Lead or participate in EHS audits and/or investigations with regulatory bodies, Clients and Corporate representatives.
Implement Global EHS Standards and complete regulatory and/or corporate reporting as the need arises.
Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

BSc in Occupational Health and Safety or in a related field.
Professional Designation
-Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in Chemical, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical industry
Minimum 3 years of Industrial Hygiene training/experience
Previous experience conducting presentations / training for various levels within an organization and client or project management experience.

Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant 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. 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. Perform all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing…