EHSS Officer

BioTalent Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONIK Vancouver Laboratories, the operating drug delivery service site of Evonik Canada Inc., seeks an Industrial Hygiene and EHSS leader to drive programs, assess exposures, and implement controls. You will guide commissioning, safety training, and incident investigations with a focus on HPAPI containment and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree/College Diploma in EHSS or related field and 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech environments, with ROH/ROHT assets considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC, WHMIS, TDG, ISO 14001 and OSHA/process safety.
• Experience supporting industrial hygiene and HPAPI containment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead site EHSS programs and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Oversee emergency response planning, drills, and incident investigations.
• Develop and maintain EHSS SOPs, risk assessments, and technical docs.
• Support capital projects with hazard assessments and construction safety.

Skills

Contractor safety programs

Emergency response

SOPs authoring

Communication and training

Organization and problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/College Diploma in EHSS or related field

Job description

Lead the site’s Industrial Hygiene program, including exposure assessments, air monitoring, occupational exposure evaluations, and implementation of appropriate controls.

Provide EHSS support for handling of highly potent APIs, hazardous APIs, chemicals, and other occupational health hazards.

Ensure engineering controls, PPE requirements, containment strategies, and safe work practices are established and maintained.

Maintain existing EHSSprograms including hazardous energy control (Lockout/Tagout), PPE, ergonomics, chemical safety, hazardous waste management, and process safety.

Perform facility walkthroughs, inspections, & risk assessments to identify hazards and opportunities for improvement and ensure CAPAs are implemented to mitigate risks.

Manage contractor safety programs, contractor onboarding, Avetta compliance activities, Tier Agreements, and Safe-to-Work Permits and ensure appropriate controls are in place before work begins.

Support capital projects through design reviews, walkthroughs, hazard assessments, and construction safety.

EHSS Program Leadership & Regulatory Compliance

Maintain, and continuously improve site EHSS programs to ensure compliance with corporate standards and applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations.

Act as the site Subject Matter Expert for WorkSafeBC, BC Fire Code, WHMIS, TDG, Responsible Care®, and other applicable EHSS requirements. Also supports inspections, audits, investigations, and regulatory interactions.

Maintain EHSS policies, procedures, permits, records, and documentation in adherence with Corporate, Business Line, and regional requirements.

Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts to site operations.

Communicate EHSS requirements and expectations to employees, leadership, contractors, and site visitors.

Develop, maintain, and deliver EHSS SOPs, training materials, risk assessments, and technical documents.

Actively support and advise the Joint Health & Safety Committee and ensure regulatory requirements are met.

Track and monitor EHSS performance indicators and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Emergency Preparedness, Incident Response & Investigation

Maintain and continuously improve site emergency response, first aid, fire protection, and business continuity programs.

Coordinate emergency response drills, training exercises, and emergency preparedness activities.

Ensure emergency equipment, first aid supplies, first aid attendants, and response resources are maintained, trained, and compliant.

Lead or support investigations into EHSS incidents, near misses, events, and compliance deviations.

Provide guidance to site leadership during emergency situations and significant EHSS events.

Quality and GxP Compliance

Maintain an understanding of applicable cGMP requirements and ensure EHSS programs and activities support the site’s commitment to product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

Ensure EHSS activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and documentation requirements.

Provide EHSS support during internal, customer, and regulatory audits and assist with the implementation and follow-up of corrective actions.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or related field. 5 years of EHSS experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or related regulated industry.

Experience supporting industrial hygiene programs, including highly potent APIs (HPAPIs), hazardous drugs, exposure assessments, and containment strategies

Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH®) or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist (ROHT®) designation is considered an asset.

Skills/Training:

Familiarity with federal and provincial policies and regulations including WorkSafeBC, WHMIS, TDG, ISO 14001, Responsible Care® 14001, Technical Safety BC, ISPE standards, and OSHA/process safety management principles.

Experience managing contractor safety programs and construction-related EHSS activities.

Experience leading emergency response, first aid, and incident management programs.

Proven experience authoring SOPs, conducting root cause investigations, and preparing technical reports.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and training skills

Strong organizational, and problem-solving capabilities with ability to manage competing priorities

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization.

Target Salary Range:

$101,500 – $135,300 per year (salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)

EVONIK

Vancouver Laboratories (VAN), the operating drug delivery service site of Evonik Canada Inc., is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that provides CMC services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development and manufacture of complex delivery-based drug formulations.

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