EHSS Officer

Evonik Vancouver Laboratories (VAN), the operating drug delivery service site of Evonik Canada Inc., is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that provides CMC services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development and manufacture of complex delivery-based drug formulations. Evonik has a successful track record of helping Customers move their programs forward. Evonik’s Vancouver business operations is a development partner to the world’s pharmaceutical companies for parenteral lipid nanoparticle drug products.

As an enabling contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) partner, we offer drug formulation design, process development, scale-up, and clinical production. Evonik’s range of services extends from initial formulation prototype identification, manufacturing process development & scale-up, analytical method development & validation to support raw material, in-process, release and stability testing, all the way through to sterile product manufacturing under GMP for Phase I-II clinical trials. Products include the LIPEX line of Extruders, which are designed to enable small-scale to commercial scale manufacturing of liposomal drug products.

With over 25 years of experience and having transacted business in about 50 different countries, Evonik offers an excellent Total Rewards Program including: Competitive base compensation & bonus; employer paid health & dental benefits complimented with wellness education sessions; Financial planning resources & savings plans including RRSP & Defined Contribution pension plans; Generous vacation and paid time off to support Community Volunteer activities; Financial assistant for fitness memberships. And there is more...access to a Comprehensive Health Promotion program and Regional and Global resources for ongoing training and development. Best of all, you will work within a great team of professionals in an engaging workforce who value trust and openness.

Are you looking to join a dynamic company with an exciting and expanding future in the pharmaceutical industry? Then Evonik is the next step in your career. Grow with us!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

• 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).

Your Application: To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Robin Rose Company is Evonik Canada Inc.