RESPONSIBILITIES

- Operational Safety, Industrial Hygiene & Contractor Management
- Lead the site's Industrial Hygiene program, including exposure assessments, air monitoring, occupational exposure evaluations, and implementation of appropriate controls.
- Provide EHSS support for handling of highly potent APIs, hazardous APIs, chemicals, and other occupational health hazards.
- Ensure engineering controls, PPE requirements, containment strategies, and safe work practices are established and maintained.
- Maintain existing EHSS programs including hazardous energy control (Lockout/Tagout), PPE, ergonomics, chemical safety, hazardous waste management, and process safety.
- Perform facility walkthroughs, inspections, & risk assessments to identify hazards and opportunities for improvement and ensure CAPAs are implemented to mitigate risks.
- Manage contractor safety programs, contractor onboarding, Avetta compliance activities, Tier Agreements, and Safe-to-Work Permits and ensure appropriate controls are in place before work begins.
- Support capital projects through design reviews, walkthroughs, hazard assessments, and construction safety.

EHSS Program Leadership & Regulatory Compliance

- Maintain, and continuously improve site EHSS programs to ensure compliance with corporate standards and applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations.
- Act as the site Subject Matter Expert for WorkSafeBC, BC Fire Code, WHMIS, TDG, Responsible Care®, and other applicable EHSS requirements. Also supports inspections, audits, investigations, and regulatory interactions.
- Maintain EHSS policies, procedures, permits, records,



and documentation in adherence with Corporate, Business Line, and regional requirements.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts to site operations.
- Communicate EHSS requirements and expectations to employees, leadership, contractors, and site visitors.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver EHSS SOPs, training materials, risk assessments, and technical documents.
- Actively support and advise the Joint Health & Safety Committee and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
- Track and monitor EHSS performance indicators and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Emergency Preparedness, Incident Response & Investigation

- Maintain and continuously improve site emergency response, first aid, fire protection, and business continuity programs.
- Coordinate emergency response drills, training exercises, and emergency preparedness activities.
- Ensure emergency equipment, first aid supplies, first aid attendants, and response resources are maintained, trained, and compliant.
- Lead or support investigations into EHSS incidents, near misses, events, and compliance deviations.
- Provide guidance to site leadership during emergency situations and significant EHSS events.

Quality and GxP Compliance





- Maintain an understanding of applicable cGMP requirements and ensure EHSS programs and activities support the site's commitment to product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure EHSS activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and documentation requirements.
- Provide EHSS support during internal, customer, and regulatory audits and assist with the implementation and follow-up of corrective actions.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or related field. 5 years of EHSS experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or related regulated industry.
- Experience supporting industrial hygiene programs, including highly potent APIs (HPAPIs), hazardous drugs, exposure assessments, and containment strategies
- Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH®) or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist (ROHT®) designation is considered an asset.

Skills/Training:

- Familiarity with federal and provincial policies and regulations including WorkSafeBC, WHMIS, TDG, ISO 14001, Responsible Care® 14001, Technical Safety BC, ISPE standards, and OSHA/process safety management principles.
- Experience managing contractor safety programs and construction-related EHSS activities.
- Experience leading emergency response, first aid, and incident management programs.
- Proven experience authoring SOPs, conducting root cause investigations, and preparing technical reports.
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