Job Description

Location

Toronto

Employment Category

Regular Full-Time

Department

Operations

Job Reference

10427
Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada's intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.



The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace as the hosts for the site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.



This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, Ont., and the deep geological repository will be situated in the area of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace. Infrastructure planning and development are underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well served and supported, now and in the future.


Manager, Health & Safety

Fulltime - One (1) Position Available

Position Location: Toronto Head Office - 22 St. Clair Avenue East

or Ignace, Ontario - 304 Main Street


We are currently seeking an experienced Manager, Health & Safety to join our Operations team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Health, Safety & Security, the Manager Health & Safety will ensure compliance with legislative requirements, collective agreements, regulatory industry standards, and alignment with NWMO's vision, mission, and values. This role is a key strategic business partner responsible for the review, development, implementation, and monitoring of the NWMO's Occupational Health & Safety management systems for a specific project site and ensuring the overall safety of staff, visitors and contractors.


Responsibilities



Promote a Safety Culture by ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are in place and adhered to by all staff, contractors, and visitors of the NWMO and encouraging timely reporting, hazard / risk assessment and follow up actions necessary to always ensure a safe work environment. Prepare, review, and maintain NWMO's occupational safety policies, procedures, and standards to ensure activities are carried out consistently across the organization. Work proactively with managers and other key staff to establish and maintain a program of continuous improvement in the management of Health and Safety within their areas of responsibility. Ensure that risk assessment and accident management systems are in place that enable staff to identify and report hazards. Work with managers and staff to mitigate risks or hazards that have been identified, conduct causal analyses, ensure corrective actions have been completed, and detailed records are maintained using the appropriate forms. Provide guidance and assistance to Management and the Senior Director with addressing health and safety requirements that may impact on the workforce. Make recommendations to the Senior Director on health and safety provisions for collective agreement bargaining. Participate in investigating and resolving health and safety concerns, complaints, and grievances. Provide staff with comprehensive and relevant information and training on Health and Safety systems and procedures. Support general organizational training requirements including sourcing, procurement, and delivery. Record and report on conditions adverse to safety, incidents and near misses to the JHSC and management. Undertake the planning and implementation of fire drills and other evacuation procedures, e.g., in the case of a bomb threat and as part of the NWMO's Emergency Plan and business continuity procedures for all NWMO-managed facilities. Ensure that appropriate records are maintained in compliance with relevant industry, provincial and federal requirements, and standards. Establish, maintain and deliver an effective corporate H&S training framework, program and materials to enable Management and staff to understand and fulfill their legal and NWMO-specific obligations, e.g. assess occupational hazards and risks associated with work being performed, manage contracted work, and execute their own work safely in accordance with applicable procedures. Oversee the activities of the NWMO's Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and Emergency Response Teams. Stay up to date on Health and Safety legislation, requirements, operating experience, and industry best practices, advising management of key developments and recommended changes and improvements. Liaise and coordinate with management responsible for facilities and work locations to ensure emergency/fire drills and emergency response team training is conducted and that issues and concerns are resolved in a timely manner. Perform other related duties as required.



Qualifications and Experience



Bachelor's degree in engineering, Occupational Health and Public Health and/or a relevant field of study with equivalent work experience. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certified an asset. Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in occupational health and safety, with a minimum of 5 years in a construction, mining or similar environment involving a variety of industrial and heavy equipment hazards. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence others at all levels of the organization. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective project management skills. Strong business writing skills. Outstanding attention to detail. Knowledge of Federal Employment Legislation and OHS Regulations.



Other Information



Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.



We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.



Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location - 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.

NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.



The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.



We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience to ensure full consideration.



The NWMO is committed to a fair, transparent, and efficient recruitment process. While we sincerely appreciate every expression of interest, only those candidates selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.