EHSS Officer in Burnaby

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Safety, Industrial Hygiene & Contractor Management
  • Lead the site's Industrial Hygiene program, including exposure assessments, air monitoring, occupational exposure evaluations, and implementation of appropriate controls.
  • Provide EHSS support for handling of highly potent APIs, hazardous APIs, chemicals, and other occupational health hazards.
  • Ensure engineering controls, PPE requirements, containment strategies, and safe work practices are established and maintained.
  • Maintain existing EHSS programs including hazardous energy control (Lockout/Tagout), PPE, ergonomics, chemical safety, hazardous waste management, and process safety.
  • Perform facility walkthroughs, inspections, & risk assessments to identify hazards and opportunities for improvement and ensure CAPAs are implemented to mitigate risks.
  • Manage contractor safety programs, contractor onboarding, Avetta compliance activities, Tier Agreements, and Safe-to-Work Permits and ensure appropriate controls are in place before work begins.
  • Support capital projects through design reviews, walkthroughs, hazard assessments, and construction safety.
• EHSS Program Leadership & Regulatory Compliance
  • Maintain, and continuously improve site EHSS programs to ensure compliance with corporate standards and applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations.
  • Act as the site Subject Matter Expert for WorkSafeBC, BC Fire Code, WHMIS, TDG, Responsible Care®, and other applicable EHSS requirements.
  • Support inspections, audits, investigations, and regulatory interactions.
  • Maintain EHSS policies, procedures, permits, records, and documentation in adherence with Corporate, Business Line, and regional requirements.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts to site operations.
  • Communicate EHSS requirements and expectations to employees, leadership, contractors, and site visitors.
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver EHSS SOPs, training materials, risk assessments, and technical documents.
  • Actively support and advise the Joint Health & Safety Committee and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
  • Track and monitor EHSS performance indicators and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Emergency Preparedness, Incident Response & Investigation
  • Maintain and continuously improve site emergency response, first aid, fire protection, and business continuity programs.
  • Coordinate emergency response drills, training exercises, and emergency preparedness activities.
  • Ensure emergency equipment, first aid supplies, first aid attendants, and response resources are maintained, trained, and compliant.
  • Lead or support investigations into EHSS incidents, near misses, events, and compliance deviations.
  • Provide guidance to site leadership during emergency situations and significant EHSS events.
• Quality and GxP Compliance
  • Maintain an understanding of applicable cGMP requirements and ensure EHSS programs and activities support the site's commitment to product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure EHSS activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and documentation requirements.
  • Provide EHSS support during internal, customer, and regulatory audits and assist with the implementation and follow-up of corrective actions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or related field.
  • 5 years of EHSS experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or related regulated industry.
  • Experience supporting industrial hygiene programs, including highly potent APIs (HPAPIs), hazardous drugs, exposure assessments, and containment strategies.
  • Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH®) or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist (ROHT®) designation is considered an asset.
• Skills/Training:
  • Familiarity with federal and provincial policies and regulations including WorkSafeBC, WHMIS, TDG, ISO 14001, Responsible Care® 14001, Technical Safety BC, ISPE standards, and OSHA/process safety management principles.
  • Experience managing contractor safety programs and construction-related EHSS activities.
  • Experience leading emergency response, first aid, and incident management programs.
  • Proven experience authoring SOPs, conducting root cause investigations, and preparing technical reports.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and training skills.
  • Strong organizational, and problem-solving capabilities with ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization.

Target Salary Range: $101,500 – $135,300 per year (salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)