Sr. EHS Compliance Specialist (Occupational Safety)

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear technology firm is looking for a Senior EHS Compliance Specialist in Kanata, Ontario. This role involves overseeing various EHS programs and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a degree in science or engineering, at least 8 years of experience in regulated environments, and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Annual cash incentive

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years of experience in nuclear regulatory environments.
• Experience in licensing CNSC regulated nuclear facilities is an asset.
• Must handle multiple tasks while maintaining focus.

Responsibilities

• Leads EHS projects and informs management on progress.
• Manages internal and external audits.
• Delivers training to personnel at all levels.

Skills

Technical writing

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Influencing skills

Education

University degree in a science or engineering discipline

Job description

Sr. EHS Compliance Specialist (Occupational Safety)

BWXT Medical Ltd. provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, BWXT Medical Ltd. employs over 300 highly-skilled people in Kanata and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Medical Ltd. is part of the BWXT nuclear power segment (NPG) of BWX Technologies, Inc.

BWXT Medical is hiring a Senior Environment Health and Safety Compliance Specialist (Occupational Safety) at our production facility in Kanata, ON.

Location: On-site; 447 March Road, Kanata, ON

Position Overview:

The Senior EHS Compliance Specialist is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with various Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs including Occupational Health and Safety, Work Planning and Control, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Fire Protection, Chemical Handling and Storage, and Environmental Protection.

Work You’ll Do:

Under little direction, performs the following activities as appropriate:

• Leads high level cross functional EHS projects within the company. Informs management of progress with respect to individual projects.
• Leads other EHS team members on projects as required.
• Provides technical direction and instructions to employees as required.
• Delegates, schedules and organizes work within EHS.
• Coaches other EHS team members.
• Ensures work is carried out according to safety and quality standards, and deadlines.
• Assesses the impact of new or changing regulatory requirements.
• Integrates new or changing regulatory requirements into regulatory program documentation, internal processes and procedures.
• Prepares regulatory submissions.
• Assesses changes to manufacturing processes against established EHS requirements.
• Manages internal and external audits.
• Creates, prepares and delivers training to personnel at all levels in the organization.
• Routinely communicates with regulatory counterparts, in person and via written and verbal communications.

Required Qualifications:

• Normally a university degree in a science, engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Ideally, a minimum of 8 years’ experience with nuclear regulatory requirements or working in a nuclear or other regulated business.
• Experience with licensing of CNSC regulated nuclear facilities, management systems for safety, safety analysis, radiation protection, environmental protection, facility code compliance, security, training, or nuclear operations are assets.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities.
• Must have strong technical writing, presentation and oral communication skills.
• Must have ability to influence and work with people at all levels and proven skills in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Must possess exceptional analytical skills and have a high level of attention to detail.
• This position may require holiday coverage.
• Includes working in a combination of office and industrial environments.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario (CA-ON) at the start of employment is expected to be between $82,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

Learn more about how BWXT employs nuclear technology to solve some of the world’s most important problems. BWXT’s capabilities video showcases our innovation in commercial nuclear power, addressing climate change, as well as our advanced nuclear medicine products treating patients around the world. We are People Strong. Innovation Driven.

BWXT Medical Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law. BWXT Medical Ltd. is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.

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