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Pillar5 Pharma Inc., an industry leading Canadian CDMO specializing in off-the-shelf sterile pharmaceuticals for the North American market, has an opening for an OHS/EHS Specialist at our Arnprior, ON location. This position will take a lead role in designing, developing, monitoring, and executing programs to ensure a safe working environment and safety mindset throughout the organization. Your main goal will be to provide expert knowledge and overall guidance of all health, safety, and environmental issues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical excellence in hazard/risk identification, assessment and controls, emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Conduct research on best practices in OHS/EHS and design, develop, and implement programs, policies, and practices to support program goals.
• Ensure full compliance with required laws and regulations, including all employee safety, materials, and environmental legislation.
• Perform EHS compliance audits, training, hazardous substances and chemical inventory assessments, job hazard assessments, and other similar EHS assignments.
• Act as internal expert on materials hazards, including appropriate storage, maintenance, and usage of specific materials and equipment.
• Ensures company is prepared for any/all EHS/OHS audits – regulatory agencies or customers.
• Resolve safety/environmental issues through contributions of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, employees, and management.
• Review capital projects, new substances, and new equipment installations to ensure compliance with regulatory and guideline requirements.
• Review, update, and monitor existing OHS/EHS training program.
• Drive a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in a health science, engineering, or any related scientific field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience with OHS/EHS in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a GMP environment is an asset.
• Proven background building EHS/OHS programs from the ground up is an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge in occupational hygiene, industrial safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills – ability to work with contacts at multiple sites to achieve project goals.
• Understanding of the Environmental Protection Act and related environmental legislation to fulfill requirements for hazardous waste, air emissions, and other environmental reporting.
• Familiarity with WSIB claims management, construction projects, Pre-Start Health & Safety Reviews, and contractor safety an asset.

Why Us?

• We are a proud Canadian company in a small town, and we care about our shared environment.
• We provide a safe and clean work environment.
• We offer flexible work policies and encourage strong work-life balance.
• We encourage and drive personal and professional development within our organization.
• We have expanded our operations with a new facility, providing the opportunity for growth and new challenges.