EHSS Officer

EVONIK Vancouver Laboratories (VAN), the operating drug delivery service site of Evonik Canada Inc., is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that provides CMC services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development and manufacture of complex delivery-based drug formulations.

EVONIK has a successful track record of helping Customers move their programs forward. Evonik’s Vancouver business operations is a development partner to the world’s pharmaceutical companies for parenteral lipid nanoparticle drug products.  As an enabling contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) partner, we offer drug formulation design, process development, scale-up, and clinical production.

EVONIK’s range of services extends from initial formulation prototype identification, manufacturing process development & scale-up, analytical method development & validation to support raw material, in-process, release and stability testing, all the way through to sterile product manufacturing under GMP for Phase I-II clinical trials. Products include the LIPEX® line of Extruders, which are designed to enable small-scale to commercial scale manufacturing of liposomal drug products. With over 25 years of experience and having transacted business in about 50 different countries,

WHY EVONIK?  Evonik offers an excellent Total Rewards Program including:

Competitive base compensation & bonus; employer paid health & dental benefits complimented with wellness education sessions; Financial planning resources & savings plans including RRSP & Defined Contribution pension plans; Generous vacation and paid time off to support Community Volunteer activities; Financial assistant for fitness memberships.  And there is more...access to a Comprehensive Health Promotion program and Regional and Global resources for ongoing training and development. Best of all, you will work within a great team of professionals in an engaging workforce who value trust and openness. Are you looking to join a dynamic company with an exciting and expanding future in the pharmaceutical industry? Then Evonik is the next step in your career. Grow with us!   

Click here to learn more from our Vancouver Laboratories employees:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5X15sKUEzs

WHY VANCOUVER?

Vancouver has something for everyone! British Columbia is beautiful and exciting. From the people, to the mountains, to the sprawling coastline, everywhere you look. Nestled on the warm Pacific Coast with the Rockies blocking cold arctic winds. Vancouver has the good fortune of being spared the typically chilly winters associated with Canada. Vancouver is often called ‘two cities in one’ because people are equally prone to enjoy the bustling nightlife and experiencing a plethora of activities in the surrounding nature. Imagine enjoying a day-long trek through our world-renowned rain forests, then heading into the city for a night out. Vancouver truly is as beautiful as people say and more.  

What we offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer:

https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html


Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:

https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

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.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and training skills

• Strong organizational, and problem-solving capabilities with ability to manage competing priorities

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization.

Target Salary Range:

$101,500 – $135,300 per year (salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)





 

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