Certified Industrial Hygienist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories LTD; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits from Day One

Tuition support

Pension plan

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories seeks a Certified Industrial Hygienist to lead IH activities in the Decommissioning and Waste Management group at Chalk River. You will oversee IH programs, identify hazards, and implement controls to protect workers and the environment.

Requires a CIH or ROH designation and at least six years’ IH experience, with strong regulatory knowledge and the ability to train staff. This is an onsite role with comprehensive benefits and a clear path for progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience in industrial/occupational hygiene.
• Experience developing IH programs and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial OH&S legislation.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop IH staff.
• Proficient in MS Office; capable of technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership oversight of IH activities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and monitor IH programs, work plans, risk registers, and system components.
• Identify and evaluate physical, biological, and chemical hazards on DWM projects.
• Direct engineering and administrative controls, PPE, and respiratory protection.
• Serve as IH SME within the DWM OSH team and conduct IH audits.
• Provide IH training and mentorship to staff; support professional development.

Skills

IH leadership

Hazard assessment

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Technical writing

Training mentorship

Education

Honours BSc / OHS

CIH or ROH designation

Job description

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on workplace health and safety in a highly regulated environment? Do you have a passion for protecting people, the environment, and communities through expert industrial hygiene (IH) practices? Are you ready to lead and influence critical safety initiatives within a dynamic organization focused on nuclear decommissioning, site remediation, and waste management? Our Chalk River location is seeking a Certified Industrial Hygienist to help advance Industrial Hygiene activities within the Decommissioning and Waste Management (DWM) organization.

What will you be doing!

• Providing leadership oversight of Industrial Hygiene (IH) activities to ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable legislation, company programs, procedures and work specific documentation.
• Supporting the development, review, implementation, and monitoring of task and project specific IH programs, work plans, risk registers, and management system components.
• Identifying, assessing, and evaluating physical, biological, and chemical hazards associated with DWM projects and operations.
• Directing, implementing, and monitoring engineering controls, administrative controls, work practices, personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE&C), and respiratory protection devices to eliminate or reduce worker exposures.
• Acting as a subject matter expert (SME) for Industrial Hygiene within the DWM OSH team.
• Conducting IH audits, inspections, and site assessments to evaluate compliance with programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Providing training, mentoring, coaching, and apprenticeship support to IH staff to ensure quality, consistency, and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Minimum Honours Bachelor’s Science Degree, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Degree or related disciplines from a university of recognized standing. (i.e., Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or Applied Science).
  • Membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) designation. If no designation, then must be capable and willing to obtain within a reasonable period of time.
• Experience
  • Minimum of six years of experience in industrial/occupational hygiene, preferably in the environment remediation, nuclear or chemical sectors.
  • Experience in developing occupational health and industrial hygiene programs and procedures.
  • Good understanding of occupational health and safety legislation, in both federal and provincial jurisdictions.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Advanced level of computer skills desired with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Demonstrated ability to write technical reports.
  • Ability to coach, mentor, train and develop personnel on IH practices.
  • Exceptional ability to solve problems through soft and hard analytical skills.
  • Ability to present recommendations, complete regulatory reporting and technical writing in a clear and effective manner.
  • Ability to understand and interpret statistics and performance metrics.
  • Extensive knowledge in occupational health and industrial hygiene standards, guidelines and best practices from the Federal and Ontario (or other provincial) government.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• This position is part of the CRPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
• Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!

This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remote, if desired by the employee. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.

Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [e-mail]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.