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Environmental Health Safety Specialist Jobs in Pickering, Ontario, Canada at Nanz Pharma
Title: Environmental Health Safety Specialist
Company: Nanz Pharma
Location: Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Company Description
Nanz Pharma is a globally recognized leader in pharmaceutical innovation, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals worldwide. We focus on delivering hygiene and wellness products of the highest quality at affordable prices, guided by our core values of trust, excellence, and community commitment. With a vision to make impactful contributions to global health, we continue to prioritize innovation and exceptional deliverables to our customers, partners, employees, and the broader community.
Role Description
The EHS Specialist is responsible for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management system for a startup pharmaceutical and natural health products manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with applicable OSHA / provincial OHSA, WHMIS, EPA / environmental, Health Canada, and GMP‑related safety requirements, while proactively building a strong safety culture across all operations, laboratories, maintenance & facilities, warehouse, and manufacturing areas. The EHS Specialist will act as a hands‑on subject matter expert, advisor, trainer, and internal auditor, supporting safe, compliant, and sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s EHS policies, procedures, and programs aligned with OSHA / provincial OHSA, WHMIS, EPA, Health Canada, and GMP expectations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all EHS regulatory compliance matters, inspections, and audits
- Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments (JHAs, chemical risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations)
- Establish and maintain chemical safety, SDS management, labeling, and storage programs
- Oversee environmental compliance, including waste management (hazardous and non‑hazardous), emissions, spill prevention, and sustainability initiatives
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA development, and preventive actions
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors
- Implement and manage emergency preparedness and response plans, including fire safety, spill response, and first aid
- Ensure compliance with PPE requirements, machine guarding, and safe work practices
- Support GMP‑aligned safety practices in manufacturing, packaging, and laboratory operations
- Perform internal EHS audits, inspections, and compliance gap assessments
- Maintain accurate EHS records, logs, reports, and regulatory documentation
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, HR, Warehouse, Maintenance and Engineering to integrate safety into daily operations
- Support facility design and scale‑up activities from an EHS perspective for new equipment and processes
- Track and report EHS KPIs, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership
Core Competencies & Qualifications:
Technical & Regulatory
- Strong knowledge of OSHA / Provincial OHSA, WHMIS, EPA/environmental regulations
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical and NHP manufacturing, including GMP‑related safety expectations
- Experience with chemical handling, hazardous waste, and spill response
- Familiarity with ISO‑based systems (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001) is an asset
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to build EHS systems from the ground up in a startup environment
- Strong risk assessment, problem‑solving, and root cause analysis skills
- Effective trainer with the ability to communicate safety concepts clearly at all levels
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑directed
- Comfortable working both strategically and hands‑on in operations
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Science, Engineering, or related field
- 3–5 years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, food, or NHP manufacturing
- EHS certifications (e.g., CRSP, CSP, CHMM) are preferred but not mandatory in a startup phase
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, collaborative, and solution‑oriented
- Strong ethical standards and commitment to employee safety and environmental stewardship
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast‑growing, evolving organization
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000 per year
- Additional benefits and programs will be discussed during the hiring process
Hiring Process
- Nanz Pharma does not use AI in candidate screening or selection — all hiring decisions are human-led.
- Interviewed candidates will be informed of hiring decisions within 45 days.
Why Join Us
Join a collaborative, global team driving the launch of new pharmaceutical products. Make an impact on operational excellence, patient health, and company growth in a dynamic, regulatory-compliant environment.
