Job title: Industrial Hygiene Technician
Company: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Job description: Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself supporting the organization in the protection of people, environment, and equipment from unnecessary harm? Would you like to be in a role where you will help create a safe and healthy work environment, and provide expert advise on appropriate controls to address hazards in the workplace? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for an Industrial Hygiene Technician to support the ERM line managers and employees in implementing programs and procedures towards continuous improvements and excellence in health, safety, security and environmental performance.
What will you be doing !
- Performing physical, biological and chemical hazard assessments in ERM and ensure compliance with relevant procedures, programs, standards and/or regulations.
- Performing IH related field sampling and testing of physical, biological and chemical stressors including but not limited to: asbestos, silica, lead, mercury, mould, noise, non-ionizing radiation, and extreme temperature.
- Recommending, implementing and monitoring required engineering controls, work practice, personal protective equipment and respirators to eliminate or reduce physical, biological and chemical exposures with the support and direction of ERM Certified Industrial Hygienist/Director HSSE&Q.
- Performing Confined Space Initial Hazard Assessments/Confined Space Entry Surveys and ensure surveys comply with the relevant analytical and interpretation documentation.
- Arranging and/or performing compressor and breathing air quality surveys (direct reading instruments and analytical techniques), and ventilation surveys including fume hood testing.
- Providing line managers and employees with survey reports indicating the results, field observations and recommendations (control measures, personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection needs if relevant)
- Providing the Certified Industrial Hygienist with IH monitoring data, work plans, and reports for interpretation or in order to access necessary controls and take further action.
- Providing additional support to ERM facilities on IH related matters as required under the direction of the ERM CIH/Director ERM OSH.
- Acting as the liaison with ERM internal customers and contractors to ensure IH needs are addressed and met.
- Supporting the implementation of CNL and ERM IH policies, programs and procedures.
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets, chemical Inventories and exposure databases.
- Operating and maintaining IH sampling equipment including calibration, service and repair.
- Developing communications, conducting training sessions and delivering presentations on IH-related subjects.
- Supporting Integrated Work Control, including JHAs, risk reviews, work plans and permits.
- Serving as the IH subject matter expert for designated topics.
- Participating in inspections, audits and program reviews.
- Compiling summary information for internal reports.
- Conducting research as assigned.
- Collaborating effectively with other IH and OSH personnel.
- Participating in internal and external training courses as required as per ERM IH Tech Training Plan.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for :
- Someone who has the ability to:
- Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
- Prioritize work assignments.
- Demonstrate interpersonal, communication (active listening, oral expression/comprehension) and training/presentation skills.
- Be physically active (standing, walking) for up to 7.5 hours a day. Able to manage stairs, ladders and other egress equipment to enter all site and building areas including confined space. Able to use personal protective equipment including a respirator.
- Work independently and as part of a team to complete assigned work.
- Excellent oral communication, expressing ideas and opinions clearly and effectively.
- Manage duties through efficient planning, time management, detail orientation and prioritization.
- Engage audience through presentation skills.
- Able to successfully complete ERM IH Tech Training Plan and CNL Radiation Protection Group 3 training.
- Demonstrates “safety first” attitude and ensures activities are conducted with CNL, public and employee safety foremost in mind.
- Experience:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service.
- Familiarity of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Working level knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation relating to general operational system, construction, waste operations, environment remediation and demolition environments.
- Experience and working knowledge of specific federal (CLC) and provincial legislation (Ontario) that affects occupational health and safety within CNL.
- Knowledge of the CNL OSH Program would be considered an asset.
- A working knowledge of radiation protection principles would be an asset.
- Education:
- Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education, in a field relevant to the position and normally has six (6) to eight (8) years of pertinent technological experience.
- OR
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has ten to twelve (10-12) years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
- Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom.
Working Conditions :
- Candidate must be physically fit, able to be physically active (standing, walking) for up to 7.5 hours a day.
- Able to manage stairs, ladders and other egress equipment to enter all site and building areas including confined space.
- Able to use personal protective equipment including a respirator.
- Field work is a cornerstone activity in this role.
- This role will have occasion travel to other ERM sites.
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We’re reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
- paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
- benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
- tuition support
- and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location :
CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
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Location: Chalk River, ON
Job date: Sun, 10 Sep 2023 07:10:48 GMT
