Occupational Health & Safety/Industrial Hygiene Specialist G1

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Bécancour; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A nuclear technology company is seeking an Occupational Safety and Health / Industrial Hygienist to support safety programs and compliance in Bécancour, Quebec. This role emphasizes knowledge in OSH, experience in complex environments, and requires a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. The position offers benefits, such as paid time off and tuition support.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support and pension

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of OSH and IH experience in relevant fields.
• Ability to maintain security clearance eligibility.
• Knowledge of Canadian OSH legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate compliance with safety standards.
• Analyze data related to occupational health.
• Review contractor plans and provide feedback.

Skills

Technical OSH and IH knowledge

Hazardous energy control

Fall protection

Air sampling methodologies

Education

College diploma or university degree in OSH or IH

Professional credentials as CRST and NCSO

Tools

Taproot

OSHA compliance frameworks

Job description

Overview

Can you see yourself promoting, enhancing, and supporting the development and implementation of robust programs and practices? Would you like to help make a difference in the environment while maintaining a culture of safety? The Gentilly location is in search of an Occupation Safety and Health / Industrial Hygienist (OSH / IH) to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Identifying objects, actions, and events: identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards: use relevant information and judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Analyzing data or information, identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information into parts.
• Utilizing risk management principles to problem solve.
• Reviewing contractor plans and providing meaningful feedback.
• Interacting with managers and directors to solicit advice and promote implementation strategies.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for

• Education: College diploma or university degree within an OSH, IH or a combined field from an accredited Canadian or international program, or an extensive set of OSH and IH training and certification across various topics.
• Possess, or have the ability to possess, minimum professional credentials as CRST and NCSO; CRSP or equivalent designations such as CSP or CMIOSH are additionally preferred. ROHT is also considered.
• Experience: At least 4-6 years of OSH and IH experience in a role within complex nuclear, research & technology, heavy construction, heavy manufacturing, industrial processing, mining, oil & gas, or other civil or environmental remediation experience. Experience in a radiation safety and/or protection setting is an asset but not required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Technical and practical OSH and IH knowledge, including competent person and/or train-the-trainer credentials; knowledge of hazardous energy control, hoisting & rigging, ground disturbance, boring/digging/coring, fall protection, excavation and trenching, marine safety, heavy equipment operation, emergency and hazardous material release response, electrical safety, confined space; knowledge of asbestos, silica, WHMIS, noise, heat-stress, PPE; knowledge of air sampling methodologies for particulates, VOCs, and other hazards; practical knowledge in asbestos abatement, confined space entry and air monitoring; knowledge of Canadian provincial and federal OSH legislative requirements and compliance frameworks; Completion of OSH risk registers, hazard assessments, JHA/JSA, and working with behavior based safety programs; familiarity with root-cause analysis tools such as Taproot, ACA, RCA, and other safety tools; ability to maintain and grow safety knowledge with industry best practices and impending legislative changes; understanding of core Human Performance principles.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), with a minimum 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States or the United Kingdom. CNL conducts security screening in accordance with applicable policies.
• Working Conditions: Physically fit and able to be active (standing, walking) for up to 12 hours a day; able to use stairs, ladders, and egress equipment to enter all site and building areas including confined spaces; able to wear a respirator and PPE as required; extensive walking on uneven terrain in all weather; combination of office-based and field work, including outdoors in inclement weather and temperatures from +30C to -40C; annual overtime may be required; work in radiologically active and non-active environments; potential travel; field work is a cornerstone of this role.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world appeal to you? We are reinventing ourselves to lead in solving problems that matter, including clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, targeted cancer treatments, and environmental remediation.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal).
• Benefits effective day one.
• 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 Gentilly-1 Prototype Reactor is located on the Gentilly Nuclear Generating Station site on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Becancour, Quebec. Becancour offers access to multiple municipalities for living, work, and relaxation.

CNL is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes all employees, stakeholders, and partners. See our DEI commitment for more information. We uphold Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence.

CNL is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS. All accommodation requests are confidential.

The G1WF is located within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Wôlinak, a member of the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki.

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