Nuclear Health & Safety, Quality Assurance Specialist

For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.

Position Overview

The Nuclear Health & Safety, Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for assisting in ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and Quality Assurance standards within Calian’s Nuclear division processes.

This role involves planning and conducting audits, supporting fieldwork from an H&S perspective, and performing root cause analysis to resolve issues and improve processes. Familiarity with process maintenance, auditing, and quality assurance is essential.

Responsibilities

•        Assist in maintain the existing Quality Management System and confirm its fitness for purpose on an ongoing basis

•        Support field work by applying health and safety knowledge to ensure that all processes align with current H&S legislation

•        Perform root cause analysis on safety incidents and quality issues, proposing corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks

•        Maintain detailed documentation of quality assurance activities, audit results, and safety compliance records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility

•        Conduct thorough audits of management system processes, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with safety protocols

•        Monitor and analyze quality assurance and safety data, identifying trends and potential risks, and suggesting improvements

•        Other duties, as required

Qualifications

•        A relevant undergraduate degree in Sciences, Engineering, Nuclear and/or Health & Safety related certifications

•        3-5 years experience working within a similar capacity within Health & Safety/Quality Assurance

•        Must be knowledgeable/experienced in understanding and implementing Canadian (Ontario) Health & Safety legislation

•        Knowledge of applicable Quality Management and Nuclear standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IS14005, N288, N286-12, N286.7, N299, etc.)

•        Experience and proficiency in writing technical documents

•        Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Additional Requirements

•        A clear sense of urgency to achieve results.  A “can-do”, “let’s make it happen” attitude and a focus on a positivity

•        Exceptional written and oral communication skills, thinks and communicates at both detail and summary levels to technical and non-technical audiences

•        Ability to think independently and provide insight and solutions to complex problems

•        Exceptional attention to detail and committed to a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to gather, prioritize and analyze information skillfully

•        A commitment to collaborate and coordinate with various levels of the organization

Job Title: Nuclear Health & Safety, Quality Assurance Specialist

Requisition Number: 1514

Date: August 29, 2024

Location 1: Ottawa, ON

Location 2: Toronto, ON

Remote: Hybrid

Business Unit: Advanced Technologies

Department: Nuclear

Job Type: Full-time

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