Sr. EHS Compliance Specialist (occupational Safety)

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

Job summary

BWXT Medical Ltd. is seeking a Senior Environment Health and Safety Compliance Specialist in Kanata, Ontario. This role involves overseeing EHS compliance programs, managing internal audits, and ensuring the organization meets regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in nuclear safety and excellent communication skills, contributing to diverse and inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience with nuclear regulatory requirements.
• Experience with CNSC regulated nuclear facilities is an asset.
• Strong presentation and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety programs.
• Leads cross-functional EHS projects and teams.
• Creates and delivers training to personnel.

Skills

Time management

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

University degree in science, engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

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.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to influence and work with people at all levels and proven skills in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Exceptional analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• This position may require holiday coverage.
• Work 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. The actual offer will depend on factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions. The total compensation may include additional elements such as an annual cash incentive, medical, retirement, and other benefits. Details will be provided upon job offer.

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, values individuality, encourages new perspectives, and provides equal opportunity employment. We support an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment. If accommodations are needed during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible.