Advisor, Chemical Hazard & SDS Author, Product Stewardship - Calgary, AB or Saskatoon, SK

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural services company is seeking an Advisor for Chemical Hazard & SDS Authoring. This role is responsible for authoring safety data sheets and conducting chemical hazard assessments. The ideal candidate holds a degree in chemistry and has practical experience in SDS authoring, with excellent communication skills and a strong analytical mindset. This position is located in Calgary, AB, ensuring a direct impact on the company's environmental safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical experience in product hazard classifications.
• Ability to interpret technical data for classification.
• Experience with GHS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Author SDSs and conduct chemical hazard assessments.
• Maintain internal site for retail SDSs.
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting SDSs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Technical interpretation

Microsoft Excel

SDS authoring

Education

University degree or College diploma in chemistry

Tools

SDS authoring software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Advisor, Chemical Hazard & SDS Author, Product Stewardship - Calgary, AB or Saskatoon, SK

Location: Calgary, AB, CA, T2J 7E8; Saskatoon, SK, CA, S7K 5R6

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Associate

Job Type: Full Time

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Stewardship, this position is responsible for assessing product chemical hazard classifications, authoring safety data sheets (SDS), maintaining SDS document inventories and access systems. The position also provides internal advisory services on product hazard reduction options (alternate ingredients) toxicology data interpretation, and product risk matters.

What you will do:

• Author SDSs - Information Gathering and Documentation
  • Conduct chemical hazard assessments of new and existing chemical products (i.e., basic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, adjuvants) and mixtures thereof per Global Hazard System (GHS) and country specific classification requirements.
  • Author Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documents for Nutrien products using SDS generation software.
  • Consider appropriate regulatory requirements beyond chemical hazard classification to ensure all relevant designations and warning statements are present and correct on the SDS and/or related documents (i.e., EPA, SARA, IARC, Proposition 65).
  • Interpret lab reports for information that would affect a product hazard designation.
  • Develop and maintain classification weight of evidence files.
  • Monitor Chemical hazard classification regulatory changes for impacts to Nutrien SDSs (North America).
  • Acquire and maintain supporting files upon which classifications and exemptions are based.
  • Gather product formulation and raw material SDSs.
  • Understand product uses e.g. fertilizers, adjuvants, pesticides, etc.
  • Identify potential for chemical reactions and key reaction products.
  • Use authoring software to generate a draft SDS and fine tune output on a weight of evidence basis.
• Maintenance of internal site for retail SDSs.
• Maintenance of supporting files/documentation for each product.

What you will bring:

• University degree or College diploma degree (BS/BA) in chemistry or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in product hazard classifications and SDS authoring using authoring software.
• Ability to interpret technical data and apply weight of evidence decision making to arrive at sound and defensible classification decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a variety of technical functions and respond to requests with appropriate priority.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, primarily email, Excel, and Word.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and change management skills.
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to engage in multiple initiatives at once.
• Willingness to learn, teach and share information with teammates, peers, and management.
• Authoring experience with industry-standard Safety Data Sheet authoring platforms preferred, but not required.
• 4+ years of experience in safety data sheet authoring and classification using the Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS) preferred, but not required.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes a great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.