Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

National Research Council Canada • Ottawa, ON

23h • CA$78,167 - CA$91,895 • Hybrid

About The Position

The NRC is seeking a Health Safety and Environment Advisor to join their Health, Safety and Environment Branch (HSE). This role involves supporting the branch by advising, promoting, and coaching management and employees on relevant HSE work standards, tools, practices, procedures, and regulations. The advisor will partner with sites and clients to implement the Hazard prevention program, assist with incident investigations, and contribute to the development of HSE strategies and action plans. Additionally, the role includes identifying appropriate HSE resources and personal protective equipment (PPE) for specific tasks and actively participating in operational and group meetings.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to learn about new clients, new policies and programs
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of safety programs in mostly industrial or research environments
• Fine tuned analytical and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in science (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, environment), engineering, or industrial hygiene. Equivalent level of training, knowledge and experience may be considered.
• Significant experience providing guidance, advice and support to management and operational teams in relation to occupational health, safety and environment in multi-faceted work operations.
• Significant experience supporting the implementation of health & safety related regulations, policies and programs within a scientific, engineering and/or industrial work environment. This includes experience performing risk assessments, preparing safe work procedures, conducting audits or workplace inspections, providing emergency response support, and participating in investigations following incidents and accidents.
• Must be able to work in a physical environment requiring manual dexterity, crouching, bending and handling heavy and bulky objects.
• Must wear protective equipment when needed.
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Nice To Haves

• OSH or Environmental certification or diploma
• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) certification
• Experience in the development of HSE programs

Responsibilities

• Advising, promoting and coaching management and employees on relevant HSE work standards, tools, practices, procedures, and regulations
• Partnering with Site/Client for the application and implementation of the Hazard prevention program
• Assisting with hazardous occurrence incident investigations, identification of causes and appropriate measures
• Participating in the development of the site's/clients’ HSE strategy and setting of pertinent goals and action plans
• Working with clients to identify adequate HSE resources (outsourced training or services) and required PPE for the specific tasks
• Actively participating in operational and group meetings, townhalls, committees as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental plans
• Equitable vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements
• Exhaustive disability insurance and pension plans
• Bilingualism Bonus
• Office closure at the end of December
• Additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level