Environmental Health Safety Specialist

HSE Specialist (renewable contract)

Saint Laurent, QC

Introduction

We are hiring an HSE Specialist for our client based in Saint Laurent, Quebec. As an HSE Specialist, you will develop, document and implement programs to deliver Environmental, Health and Safety for the Client account.

The programs must assure systematic plans for daily management and improvement with effective reporting and progress review methods.

This position will provide guidance and support to site management, program owners and site personnel across multiple facilities to ensure compliance with EH&S requirements through the design, organization, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures and programs .

The successful candidate will be required to go fully on-site to the client’s office.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of laboratory and other working environments by monitoring, transporting, storing and / or keeping records on hazardous chemical, biological, or radiological materials;

or monitoring fire safety equipment.

• Implement environmental health and safety programs and initiatives.
• Assist in implementation of emergency response programs.
• Conduct weekly surveys of laboratory and waste areas where low level radioactive materials are used.
• Conducts inspection, collection, storage and disposal of bio hazardous, chemical and radioactive waste. Maintains waste rooms in an orderly fashion.
• Performs routine ergonomic assessments and makes recommendations.
• Maintains industrial hygiene (ill) equipment and performs ill monitoring of laboratory and support personnel to assess potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Perform audits of labs, support areas and offices.
• Assists in training of new hires regarding specific techniques in handling chemical, biological and radioactive hazards.

Requirements

• Fully bilingual (English and French) is a must.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or related field.
• OR 2-3 years of related work experience, with an understanding of environmental health principles.
• Strong foundation in environmental health and safety.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Saint Laurent.

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