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 Pinawa, Manitoba location is looking for a Safety Specialist to promote and enhance true Safety Culture at Whiteshell (WL). Can you see yourself delivering an effective Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) program? Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing?

• Assisting the Manager and Section Head, Health & Safety Services in the implementation of the Occupational Health & Safety Program, specifically in operational safety and industrial hygiene.
• Provide specialist support to line managers, workers, contractors, to help ensure that management’s responsibilities related to occupational safety and industrial hygiene are fulfilled.
• Regular duties may include:

o Provide industrial safety expertise for operational and demolition activities.

o Develop hazard identification and mitigation techniques for operations and work control.

o Characterize the site hazards, develop inventories as per regulations and site procedures.

o Maintain worker exposure inventories, and support the health center in performing hearing testing and scheduling medical baselines.

o Perform monitoring for worker exposures to occupational safety and industrial hygiene hazards as required.

o Review and assist with work being planned and performed for contractors to ensure compliance with all company and government regulations, to ensure consistent approaches to work onsite.

o Work with line supervision and employees to ensure safety is integrated into all site activities.

o Identify problem areas from participation in workplace inspections and accident investigations and makes recommendations to line management for improvement.

o Under the guidance of the OH&S Program Management, develops and maintains occupational safety programs, policies and procedures, guidelines and training materials.

o Develop and delivers effective and efficient safety training, either directly to employees, or to line supervision so they can instruct their own employees.

o Assisting line management with incident investigations that identify apparent causes, root causes, and provides appropriate recommendations to prevent recurrence.

o Assumes responsibility and accountability for special projects as assigned by the OH&S Program Manager.

o Acting as delegate for Section Head of H&SS as required.

o Apply risk management principles in order to grade and remediate hazardous situations.

o Foster and promote the WL Near Miss program.

o Promote Safety Culture by being a role model and setting the safety standard on site.o Attend and actively participate in Fact Finding/Rapid Learning investigations.

o Acting as mentor to new employees, and visitors to our site.

o Maintain instrument calibrations and supply inventories to provide timely support to operations and project work.

o Maintain confidentiality in all matters.

• Assisting the supervision and other safety section staff with the development and/or review of safety related training.
• Assisting line management with workplace monitoring, assessments, inspections and accident investigations. Includes supporting the identification and documentation of root causes and providing corrective actions/recommendation to prevent recurrence.
• Will be required to perform formal presentations to employees and line managers to deliver the results of an assessment, inspection or investigation.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.What we are looking for:

Education

• Occupational Health and Safety Professional designation.

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of relevant safety experience in construction/demolition environments involving heavy equipment.
• Industrial hygiene knowledge in areas such as Asbestos, Silica, hazardous chemicals/WHMIS, noise, heat-stress, confined space entry, and personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE&C).

Security Requirements

• Security clearance eligibility required: Enhanced Reliability via Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS).

Abilities and Skills

• Proven technical document writing skills i.e.: procedures, investigations, reports.
• Initiative and judgement to organize and maintain flow of work and accuracy of records.
• Exceptionally organized and detail oriented with the ability to meet deadlines - able to prioritize and manage work time effectively.
• Demonstrates responsibility and is accountable for accurately handling the details associated with one’s work; conscientious about accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and respond with initiative. Able to improvise and to deal adequately with rapidly changing conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills – written and oral - and proven ability to maintain successful working relations at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Able to provide prompt, clear and concise guidance as required. The candidate must be tactful and diplomatic, able to work effectively with employees, contractors and line management.
• Able to present recommendations, complete regulatory reporting and technical writing in a clear and effective manner.
• Able to effectively handle and diffuse difficult situations real time with internal and external clients.
• Understand Human Performance principles: Not just what an employee did but also why they did it (learned experience/beliefs).
• Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Able to work extended hours and off normal work shifts to support project needs.

Why CNL Whiteshell?

• Compressed work week! You get to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.
• 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 and a pension!

Location:

CNL Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly over an hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquility and those who love the outdoors.

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.

The role is based out of CNL’s Whiteshell location, which will be the designated workplace. CNL may require the candidate to travel from time to time, as necessary.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes 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 that is 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 indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $72,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to PINAWA, MB for this job?

Work Location: In person

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