Specialist, Safety

As a member of the protective services department, the health safety specialist is responsible for fostering a positive safety culture; ensuring the site is in compliance with occupational health and safety regulatory requirements; recommending accepted industry or best practices for health safety; and assisting with the implementation, maintenance and training of corporate and site safety programs and procedures.

You will work collaboratively with employees, supervisors and site leadership to support the company’s policies, procedures, goals and objectives and to promote a safe, healthy and productive workplace. This includes supporting comprehensive hazard identification, risk assessment and hazard prevention processes and providing practical advice that helps facilitate positive change.

The health safety specialist is responsible for leading and maintaining the industrial hygiene program, including baseline hazard assessments, development of sampling strategies and plans, monitoring equipment selection and purchase, and the analysis and communication of sampling results. This role also coordinates health and safety equipment inspections and purchases; participates in site, divisional and corporate health and safety committees; leads or supports incident and accident investigations;

completes internal procedural compliance assessments; maintains site safety risk lists and hazard prevention program documents; coordinates ergonomic assessments; and develops or delivers health and safety information, training and awareness. Other duties may be assigned based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and skills.

• A degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience in areas such as industrial hygiene, exposure assessment, ergonomics, accident/incident investigation, chemical use and storage, hazard identification and assessment
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and the ability to learn and apply federal and site specific regulatory requirements
• Ability to assess complex situations, recommend practical corrective actions and support positive change
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, build effective relationships and contribute proactively in a team environment
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), or other relevant professional designation is an asset; candidates pursuing a designation are encouraged to apply.

Applicants will be considered for a level within the job progression which is appropriate to their qualifications.

Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:

• Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay.
• Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account.
• Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave.
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs.
• RRSP and RPP matching program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Relocation Assistance.