EHS Specialist I

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office, Warehouse

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Summary:

Provide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) support to the EHS Team, Operations, maintenance and Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS).

 

Essential Functions: 

• Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.

• Lead the creation, development and integration of EHS programs – safety examples: lockout tagout, machine guarding, process safety; environmental examples: NPRI, NSNR; Industrial hygiene examples: respiratory protection, noise, and air sampling.

• Develops audit protocols, audit programs, procedures, and practices for the current EHS Programs.

• Collaborate with internal partners and site leadership as required to gain support and ensure compliance.
• Provide Health and Safety support in the following areas:

o   Incident investigations

o   JHSC audit finding closures

o   Risk assessments

o   Develop and conduct EHS training: orientation, monthly safety talk and department training

o   Coordinate internal and external EHS department specific training

o   Manage Learning Management System (LMS) for EHS training

o   Manage electronic document management system for EHS procedures and instructions

o   Safety Data Sheet Management

o   Conduct equipment reviews

o   Support EHS KPI tracking

o   Manage EHS related supplies

·       Provide Environmental support:

o   Ship dangerous goods following the regulations and provide guidance to employees.

o   Manage hazardous waste management program

o   Manage wastewater discharge program ensuring compliance with Sewer Use By-Law

• Provide Industrial Hygiene Support:

o   Assist with IH assessments on existing products and evaluate technologies to improve containment

o   Make recommendations for improving containment, engineering controls etc., where necessary

o   Participate in work-teams to evaluate containment of existing processes and implement containment plans

·       Support Respiratory Protection Program and Fit Testing

o   Implement Positive Air Pressure Respirator (PAPR) maintenance and testing programs, as necessary

o   Conduct respirator fit testing for employees and clients

o   Assist in selection and use of respiratory protection, protective clothing, hearing protection and safety glasses

·       Provide back-up and support to other EHS team members and Health Centre.

·       Lead or participate in EHS audits and/or investigations with regulatory bodies, Clients and Corporate representatives.

·       Implement Global EHS Standards and complete regulatory and/or corporate reporting as the need arises. 

• Perform alternating or rotating shift work occasionally as required.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education:

• BSc in Occupational Health and Safety or in a related field

• EHS Certificate Program completion

 

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of EHS experience in Chemical, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical industry                       

• Minimum 1 year of Industrial Hygiene training/experience

• Previous experience conducting presentations/training for various levels within an organization and client or project management experience

 

Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to work in a fast-paced friendly environment. High integrity for dealing with confidential information. Demonstrated professionalism. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency with the English Language.

Standards and Expectations:   

Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Perform all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion.  Effectively engage in and adhere to departmental systems to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Always be client and patient conscious. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Model positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in an initiative-taking manner.  Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field

 

Physical Requirements:

Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits, or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limited duration. Typically located in a comfortable indoor area.  There may be exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odours, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator occasionally.

 

Disclaimer: 

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.  The description is not to be construed as a comprehensive statement of work, responsibilities, or requirements.  Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

 

Nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.  Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.  Any language contained herein is intended to fully align with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.

 

Compensation

The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $23.98–$35.96.