Environmental Health & Safety - Administrative

Charles River Laboratories; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Regional Biosafety Officer to coordinate the Regional Biosafety Program, ensuring compliance with federal and corporate regulations. The role involves managing biosafety training, inspections, and collaboration with the global EHS&S team. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Health & Dental Coverage

On-site Gym

Employee Assistance Programs

Generous Vacation and Personal Days

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of biosafety experience.
• Experience with NHP and assets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Regional Biosafety network and maintain records.
• Promote compliance with biosafety standards and regulations.
• Conduct inspections and audits, report findings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Project Management

Bilingual (French & English)

Education

Technical or Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

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For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

As a Regional Biosafety Officer for our Health and Safety team, you will be coordinating the Regional Biosafety Program to ensure our program meets federal, local and corporate requirements.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate the Regional Biosafety network; maintain memberships and licenses, manage meetings, drive regional objectives, and keep records.
• Promote and monitor compliance with legislation, license conditions, import permits, biosafety standards, the Biosafety Manual, and SOPs.
• Arrange and document biosafety and biosecurity training for personnel.
• Develop and maintain document management systems, including risk assessments and inventories of regulated materials.
• Conduct inspections and audits, report findings, and drive corrective actions.
• Communicate with PHAC and CFIA regarding biosafety permits and regulations.
• Support review and approval of work involving infectious and biological safety at the site level.
• Collaborate with the global EHS&S team to assess biosafety risks and improve programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
• 3-5 years of biosafety experience.
• Experience with NHP and assets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Bilingual in French & English.

Role Specific Information

• Locations: Laval, Senneville, Sherbrooke (with varying weekly on-site requirements).
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, day shift, on-site.
• Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hrs/week).

Why Charles River?

• Competitive benefits, including health & dental coverage.
• On-site gym, employee assistance, health professionals, and wellness programs.
• Generous vacation and personal days.
• Social activities and career development opportunities.

If you are passionate about community well-being and want to contribute globally, join us. This is Your Moment.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River expedites preclinical drug development with safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities, and regulatory guidance. We conduct approximately 300 IND programs annually.

About Charles River

As a leading CRO, we support clients from target discovery to preclinical development with a broad portfolio of services. With over 20,000 employees in 110 facilities worldwide, we are committed to improving health and well-being globally. Our work has contributed to 80% of FDA-approved drugs in the past five years.

We offer benefits like bonuses, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase, health coverage, and work-life balance support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Visit www.criver.com for more information.