Are you passionate about creating workplaces where safety isn't just a requirement, but a shared value? Do you thrive on influencing people, strengthening programs, and driving meaningful change that protects employees, contractors, visitors, and communities? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our LaPrade location is looking for an OSH (Occupational Health and Safety)/IH (Industrial Hygiene) Specialist to help advance our vision of safety excellence. Apply today!

What you will be doing!

- Analyzing workplace conditions, safety trends, and operational activities to proactively identify hazards, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluating incidents, events, and safety data to determine root causes, identify contributing factors, and develop effective corrective actions.
- Providing expert advice and practical recommendations to supervisors, project teams, and stakeholders on occupational safety and industrial hygiene matters.
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring OSH programs, project-specific safety plans, and risk registers to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
- Conducting formal and informal inspections, audits, and field observations to verify adherence to safety programs, procedures, and legislative standards.
- Reviewing contractor safety programs, work plans, and risk assessments, providing constructive feedback to support safe project execution.
- Coaching and mentoring employees, supervisors, and contractors on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Supporting and oversee Industrial Hygiene programs through exposure monitoring, audits, surveillance activities, instrument calibration, hearing conservation initiatives, and medical baseline coordination. Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

- Education
- College diploma or university degree within an OSH, IH or a combined field from an accredited Canadian or international program, or an extensive set of OSH and IH training and certification across various topics.
- Possess, or must have the ability to possess, minimum professional credentials as a CRST (Canadian Registered Safety Technician) and NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer).
- CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Skilled)



or equivalent recognized designations, such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CMIOSH (Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), are preferred.

- Experience

- 4-6 years of OSH and IH experience in an equivalent role within complex nuclear, research & technology, heavy construction project, heavy manufacturing, industrial processing, mining, oil & gas, or other civil or environmental remediation experience.
- Experience within a radiation safety and/or protection setting is an asset but not required.

- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Ability to understand and interpret safety statistics and performance metrics.
- 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.
- Ability to solve problems through soft and hard analytical skills.
- Ability to provide prompt, clear and concise guidance as required.

- Security Clearance Eligibility Required

- Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

- Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.

Why CNL? Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments,



to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

- Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
- Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
- Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
- A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

- Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
- Restoring and protecting the environment
- Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL. Our Gentilly and La Prade sites are located in the beautiful province of Québec, offering a unique blend of French-Canadian culture, community, and natural beauty. Enjoy proximity to the St. Lawrence River, local trails, and charming nearby towns that make this area a wonderful place to live and work.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Gentilly / La Prade location, Québec.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

- Respect
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Safety
- Integrity
- Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees. CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

Les Laboratoires Nucléaires Canadiens reconnaissent que les Peuples autochtones sont les premiers occupants du territoire sur lequel nous travaillons tous. Nous sommes profondément conscients de leur lien historique avec ces terres depuis des temps immémoriaux, tout en reconnaissant les Aînés et les Gardiens du savoir, passés, présents et futurs.

📌 Occupational Health & Safety/Industrial Hygiene Specialist (Quebec City)
🏢 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
📍 Quebec City