Industrial Hygiene (IH) Technician- Onsite Job at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Chalk River, ON

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Would you like to make a difference in the Environment? If you answered yes, our Chalk River location is looking for an Industrial Hygiene (IH) Technician to support the Environmental Remediation Management (ERM) organization in the protection of people, environment, and equipment from unnecessary harm. Can you see yourself providing expert advice on appropriate controls to address hazards in the workplace? Do you enjoy helping create a safe and healthy work environment? Would you like to make a difference in the Environment? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

· Perform physical, biological and chemical hazard assessments in ERM and ensure compliance with relevant procedures, programs, standards and/or regulations.

· Perform IH related field sampling and testing of physical, biological and chemical stressors including but not limited to: asbestos, silica, lead, mercury, mould, noise, non-ionizing radiation, and extreme temperature.

· Recommend, implement and monitor required engineering controls, work practice, personal protective equipment and respirators to eliminate or reduce physical, biological and chemical exposures with the support and direction of ERM Certified Industrial Hygienist/Director HSSE&Q.

· Perform Confined Space Initial Hazard Assessments/Confined Space Entry Surveys and ensure surveys comply with the relevant analytical and interpretation documentation.

· Arrange and/or perform compressor and breathing air quality surveys (direct reading instruments and analytical techniques), and ventilation surveys including fume hood testing.

· Provide line managers and employees with survey reports indicating the results, field observations and recommendations (control measures, personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection needs if relevant)

· Provide the Certified Industrial Hygienist with IH monitoring data, work plans, and reports for interpretation or in order to access necessary controls and take further action.

· Provide additional support to ERM facilities on IH related matters as required under the direction of the ERM CIH/Director HSSE&Q.

· Liaise with ERM internal customers and contractors to ensure IH needs are addressed and met.

· Support the implementation of CNL and ERM IH policies, programs and procedures.

· Assist in the development and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets, chemical Inventories and exposure databases.

· Operate and maintain IH sampling equipment including calibration, service and repair.

· Develop communications, conduct training sessions and deliver presentations on IH-related subjects.

· Support Integrated Work Control, including JHAs, risk reviews, work plans and permits.

· Serve as the IH SME for designated topics.

· Participate in inspections, audits and program reviews.

· Compile summary information for internal reports.

· Conduct research as assigned.

· Collaborate effectively with other IH and OSH personnel.

· Participate in internal and external training courses as required as per ERM IH Tech Training Plan.

· Travel to other CNL sites (DP, G1) to oversee projects and provide IH support and oversight
· Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:
· Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security”.

· Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent formal education in a field relevant to the position (i.e. - industrial hygiene, occupational health, environment science, biology or chemistry)

· Secondary School Graduation diploma or equivalent and has more than 3 years pertinent experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training

· Preferable to have at least three years’ work experience in industrial hygiene field operations or a combination of experiences and IH related training/education.

· Good oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to prioritize work assignments

· Demonstrated interpersonal, communication (active listening, oral expression/comprehension) and training/presentation skills ;

· Physically fit, able to be physically active (standing, walking) for up to 7.5 hrs a day. Able to manage stairs, ladders and other egress equipment to enter all site and building areas including confined space. Able to use personal protective equipment including a respirator;

· Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service.

· Familiarity of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

· Able to work independently and as part of a team to complete assigned work

· Oral communication, expressing ideas and opinions clearly and effectively.

· Ability to manage duties through efficient planning, time management, detail orientation and prioritization.

· Ability to engage audience through presentation skills.

· Must be able to successfully complete ERM IH Tech Training Plan

· Will be required to take CNL Radiation Protection Group 3 training.

· Demonstrates “safety first” attitude and ensures activities are conducted with CNL, public and employee safety foremost in mind.

· Will be required to function in an integrated work control team environment.

· Intermediate skills and experience writing technical and investigation reports

· Ability to maintain and grow safety knowledge including industry best practices and pending changes in legislation;

· Working level knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation relating to general operational system, construction, waste operations, environment remediation and demolition environments.

· Experience and working knowledge of specific federal (CLC) and provincial legislation (Ontario) that affects occupational health and safety within CNL.

· Knowledge of the CNL OSH Program would be considered an asset.

· A working knowledge of radiation protection principles would be an asset.

· While working with project teams within ERM, this position will be one of many SME that contribute to the projects through Integrated Work Control. Although their core subject expertise is in the area of Industrial Hygiene, it is expected that this role has a global understanding of all HSSE principles and how they work together to create a safe work environment within ERM.

Working Conditions:

· Candidate must be physically fit, able to be physically active (standing, walking) for up to 7.5 hrs a day.

· Able to manage stairs, ladders and other egress equipment to enter all site and building areas including confined space.

· Able to use personal protective equipment including a respirator

· Working Environment:

· Field work is a cornerstone activity in this role.

· This role will have occasion travel to other ERM sites

· This role will involve travel between Deep River and Chalk River sites.

Why CNL?
· Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
· We offer a complete total rewards package:
o paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
o benefits effective day one, that’s right no waiting period;
o tuition support
o and a pension!
Location:
CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River provide you need with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named as the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com .

About CNL:
CNL is Canada's premier nuclear science and technology organization and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. Using our unique expertise, we are restoring and protecting the Environment, we are advancing clean energy technology, and our medical breakthroughs continue to improve the health of people around the world.
Our Priorities:
· Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
· Restore and protect the Environment.
· Contribute to the health of Canadians.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promote equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence, which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Advisor with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.




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