Operation Specialist

BWXT Medical Ltd. is a trusted source for the development and manufacture of nuclear medicine for biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical companies and academia partners. Headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, BWXT Medical Ltd. employs over 300 highly-skilled people in Kanata and Vancouver, British Columbia.

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We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Location: Kanata, ON

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations Support, the Operations Specialist supports manufacturing by ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality System requirements. The Operations Specialist is responsible for leading and documenting process deviations, investigations, product and material non-compliances and implementing corrective and preventive actions that support the reliable supply of medical isotope products. Must work with cross functional teams to accomplish goals and obtain organizational support for Operations related initiatives.

• Review and approve completed production records for manufacturing and support related processes to ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices and established requirements.
• Participate in routine batch review activities for BWXT Medical final products to support on-time release for shipment.
• Support Operations Manager by acting as designate to oversee manufacturing and planning activities when required. Participate in on-call rotation for off-hours operations support.
• Represent interests of Operations area for new projects and processes.

• Lead CAPA investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Lead documentation of process deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and/or support complaint investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and/or support completion of safety reports and hazard assessments.
• Train employees on changes impacting Operations.

• Review established processes and revise procedures to improve usability and ensure compliance.
• Design and implement solutions to facilitate operational compliance and reduce risk of errors.
• Monitor trends and implement corrective and/or preventive actions in response to findings where required.

The candidate must possess and demonstrate the following:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in relevant science discipline.
• Experience and expertise working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in environments under formal design processes and change control.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and requirements associated with the manufacturing of medical isotopes, radiopharmaceuticals, and/or medical devices is considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal communication skills. Must be effective in communicating with both internal and external parties including customers and regulators. Excellent writing skills.
• Leads continuous improvement activities and completes required documentation and testing to support implementation of improvements.
• Leadership skills and ability to negotiate complex issues with stakeholders having cross-functional interests and priorities.
• Project management and leadership capabilities for short as well as multi-month projects to lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to enable trouble shooting and problem resolution within tight timelines.

Ensuring the well‑being of our employees is our priority and we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits for our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.
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