Our HSSE&Q S&T Support Branch is looking for an Industrial Hygiene Technologist!

Intro
The Industrial Hygiene Technologist will report to the Manager of Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Quality (HSSE&Q) Science & Technology (S&T) Support within the S&T Facilities Operations Division. The Industrial Hygiene Technologist will aid in the investigation, evaluation and control of employee exposure to hazardous substance in the workplace. The types of hazards include chemical, physical and biological agents (e.g. asbestos, noise, lead, organic vapour, toxic gases, heat stress, non-ionizing radiation, fumes, dust, etc.). Through a variety of investigation, surveys, sampling and analysis techniques, line managers are provided valuable assistance in fulfilling their responsibility of providing/maintaining a healthy and safe work environment as well as protecting the safety and health of employees. As a representative of Occupational Safety and Health, the Industrial Hygiene Technologist will provide in the field expertise, provide coaching and advice.

What you will be doing!
As a member of the HSSE&Q S&T team, job duties and responsibilities include hazard identification, evaluation, reporting and recommending appropriate controls in the following key areas:
Laser Safety
• Perform laser safety hazard assessments for lasers in S&T facilities to ensure safe operations
• Develop a laser inventory and master list of S&T owned lasers and maintain database to ensure its accuracy
• Perform the registration of lasers with the appropriate jurisdictional authorities for new lasers or when modifications and changes in existing lasers require updating the registry
• Ensure baseline health screening and periodic health checks are performed as required by the program.
Laboratory Biosafety
• Assist in the development and implementation of an R&D Laboratory Biosafety Program
• Assist in the designation of a Laboratory Biosafety Officer where required by legislation or CNL specific biosafety program
• Perform laboratory biosafety field assessments and work with Line Management to implement the necessary controls as required
CNL WHMIS Program and Chemical Management
• Assist with WHMIS 2015 compliance in S&T facilities
• Assist S&T lab supervisors and management in CNL WHMIS Part 2 workplace specific training.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Chemical Inventory database
• Assist with field implementation, training and maintaining of CNL’s new chemical management system
• Request and input annual Chemical Inventory updates
• Assist facilities with obtaining SDS for new products
Confined Space
• Assist with updating and maintaining the master list of CRL Confined Spaces
• Provide Facilities support with the identification, completion and updating of Initial Hazard Assessments in S&T Facilities and to support S&T project execution
• Daily confined space pre-entry atmospheric survey and hazard verification
• Instrumentation maintenance and operation (sensor replacement, bump-testing, calibration)
CRL Hearing Conservation Program
• Assessment of potential noise hazards and employee exposure using personal dosimetry and sound pressure level measurements
• Provide line managers with survey reports indicating the results, field observations and recommendations (control measures, personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical surveillance if relevant)
• Assist with updating and maintaining the CRL Noise database
• Provide reports as requested by the Industrial Hygienist or Medical staff
• Instrumentation maintenance and operation
CRL Asbestos Program
• Assist with updating and maintaining the CRL Asbestos Inventory database
• Provide support to site facilities for the identification and classification for the removal of asbestos containing materials
• Bulk identification sampling and analysis utilizing Polarized Light Microscopy
• Airborne fiber sampling and analysis utilizing Phase Contrast Microscopy
Other Job Duties Include
• Ensure surveys comply with the relevant analytical and interpretation documentation
• Operation and maintenance of personal air sampling pumps with various sampling media for the analysis of airborne fibers, dust, fumes, organic vapors
• Operation, maintenance and interpretation of direct reading monitors (oxygen, hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, chlorine, ozone, combustibles, general monitor (>100 vapors and gases))
• Assessment and analysis of non-ionizing radiation (UV, visible light, RF/microwave, EMF, laser power meter)
• Heat stress measurements (WBGT measurements for the implementation of work/rest regime)
• Anemometers for the study of air flow (fume hoods and spray booths)
• Mercury vapour sniffer, mercury vacuum
• Indoor Air Quality investigations (temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, TVOC, mould sampling and result interpretation).
• Breathing Air header surveys (direct reading instruments and analytical techniques)
• Analytical analysis of field samples (Atomic Absorption, Gas Chromatograph, Infrared Spectrophotometer, Microscopy, Gravimetric)
• Ability to prioritize work
• Good investigator, technical report writer, instrumentation specialist and chemical analyst
• Good communication skills and ability to write concise investigation/ survey reports
• Provide the Certified Industrial Hygienist with data and reports for complex analysis
• Other relevant duties required to support the Industrial Hygiene Program
• May be assigned by management to a specific line organization or project

What we are looking for:
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Diploma in Industrial Hygiene (IH) or Occupational Safety & Health (OSH), or equivalent formal education, in a field relevant to the position
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of pertinent technological experience.
• Or Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has five to eight years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate, maintain and diagnose problems of sampling and analytical equipment; technical aptitude to follow procedures and interpret test results.
• Heavy workload requires knowledge of Industrial Hygiene principles, on a wide range of hazardous substances and skills on the use of a variety of sampling and analytical instruments.
• Demonstrates “safety as a value” attitude. Ensures activities are conducted with CNL, public and employee safety foremost in mind. Uses event free tools as part of routine operations.
• Possesses initiative and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Possesses a strong background in Organic and Inorganic chemistry.
• Ability to become a technical specialist on Industrial Hygiene issues.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills (active listening, oral expression/comprehension; written expression/comprehension).
• Performs physical and mental tasks
o 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. Able to use personal protective equipment including a respirator
o Mechanical manipulative ability is essential. Must have mechanical aptitude to operate and diagnose problems of equipment for sampling and analytical instrumentation. Technical aptitude to follow procedures and interpret test results
o Near vision, ability to see details at close range
o Strong short-term memory, ability to remember what is/has happened and record events accordingly.
• Coordination and planning of daily activities.
• Able to meet Technical Union’s qualifications for membership.
• General knowledge of CNL programs and procedures, particularly those concerning safety.
• Will be required to take CNL Radiation Protection Group 3 training and pass respirator training and fit testing.
• Knowledge of ESDC regulations, Industrial Hygiene Program requirements, procedures, and operating instructions and the CNL OHS Manual and Procedures.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Security clearance eligibility required: Level 2 Secret which has a minimum requirement of 7 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”.

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. Read here further on our DE&I Commitment.

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 Specialist 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.