EHS3 Senior Specialist

The Opportunity:

SEASTAR, part of Avantor, is looking for a high energy Environmental, Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability (EHS3) Senior Specialist. This position is responsible for supporting the organization in maintaining and improving workplace safety, monitoring all security, hygienic, and environment control standards to mitigate risk. The EHS3 Senior Specialist will also compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents, investigate occupational accidents, and analyze their causes to prevent them. They will also lead/facilitate workplace safety and security trainings for associates. This role is a full-time position based in Sidney, BC.

What we’re looking for: 

Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (OSH)

5+ years of Environmental Health and Safety experience

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or ability to obtain

Experience in chemical manufacturing environment.

Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office- PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Strong interpersonal skills

Must have a working knowledge of operational and technical issues and concepts, and an understanding of the associated EHS3 requirements.

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

Emergency Response Team guidance

Manage waste disposal and recycling programs

Complete ergonomic assessments

Coordinate fire drills and emergency response procedures

Lead the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Monitor first aid certifications and maintain first aid kits

Assure compliance with regulatory agencies, governing jurisdictional and certification bodies as it relates to EHS3. This includes but is not limited to: Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Ministry of Environment, Capital Regional District and WorkSafeBC.

Develop, /improve and execute EHS3 programs.

Consult with associates and supervisors as to specific safety, chemical, or handling concerns.

Perform Job Hazard Analysis’ (JHA) for specific tasks.

Assist with company internal safety audits and improvements to the safety program.

Respond to and investigate company incidents and accidents in accordance with corporate requirements.

Complete and review existing regulatory registrations and permits that are local, provincial, or federal.

Advise management on current, new, and proposed regulations.

Provide regulatory path and strategy for existing and new process applications.

Support EHS3 training.

Verify that new equipment complies with safety regulations and requirements.

Ensure site wastewater compliance.

Ensure air emission compliance.

Performs other duties as assigned by the EHS3 Manager.

What’s in it for you:

We are pleased to offer our team a competitive compensation package and a full complement of employee benefits. We strive to offer benefits that will support our associates in being healthy, happy and successful. We offer several programs, resources and incentives designed to foster the total health and well-being of you and your family

Competitive compensation

Technology/Equipment provided

Three weeks’ starting vacation entitlement

11 paid statutory holidays

Paid sick days

Extended medical, dental, health & vision coverage, paid by Avantor

Fertility and Family Building benefit, paid by Avantor

Group RRSP with company matching contributions

Employee stock purchase program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness reimbursement program

Tuition reimbursement program

Why Avantor?

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve, creating unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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