Specialist, Safety

Job Category:
Fuel Services Division

Location:

Blind River Refinery

Work

Contract:

Regular Full-time (K1)

At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success.

Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. We support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. The Blind River refinery is part of Cameco’s Fuel Services Division.

Blind River is situated on the North Channel of Lake Huron on the Trans-Canada Highway, midway between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Enjoy a rewarding career, a welcoming community, and an exceptional quality of life!

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…