Manager Environment, Energy, Radiation and Biological Safety

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work to meet the needs of our organization. Currently employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time.

Job posting ID: 8615

Employment status: Regular full-time

Classification: MGMT
Salary/Rate of pay: $114800 - 135100

Application deadline:

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together the work we do connects people and changes lives including your own.

Be part of a dynamic collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood plasma stem cells and organs and tissues.

• Integrate environmental and energy programs into CBSs core strategy and daily operations through expert reporting auditing and compliance management. The manager oversees high-risk operational areasincluding waste reduction and hazardous material controlwhile collaborating with Corporate Social Responsibility teams to mitigate ESG risks. By managing specialized contracts and driving organizational awareness the position fosters a proactive culture of sustainability and ethical responsibility.
• Manage the national Radiation and Biological Safety (RBS) programs ensuring all activities protect personnel and products while meeting strict legislative requirements. Key duties include securing necessary licenses developing comprehensive safety protocols and overseeing rigorous inspections and audits. The manager also handles complex internal and external reporting to regulators and executive safety officers while facilitating essential training to ensure employees are equipped to manage radiation and biological hazards safely.
• Provide strategic leadership for high-risk radiation and biosafety and environmental sustainability programs safeguarding the organizations people products and reputation through rigorous regulatory compliance. The manager oversees environmental and radiation emergency response coordination drives data-informed program improvements and manages specialized teams to ensure alignment with international best practices. By acting as a technical advisor to all levels of the organizationincluding the Boardand collaborating across business lines the incumbent proactively mitigates operational risks and optimizes performance through continuous monitoring and expert-led decision-making as it pertains to environmental sustainability radiation and biological safety.
• Maintain the integrity of all program documentation and training ensuring strategies and procedures remain current compliant and aligned with CBSs strategic goals. By monitoring emerging regulatory trends and managing strict change control processes the role proactively identifies policy gaps and tracks compliance metrics to drive continuous improvement. Ultimately this position ensures all administrative and operational standards are communicated and executed across the organization to meet or exceed legislative requirements.
• Provide comprehensive leadership for the Environment Energy and Radiation Safety teams overseeing the entire talent lifecycle from recruitment to performance assessment. The manager is responsible for optimizing team effectiveness by aligning workloads setting clear expectations and facilitating professional development to ensure both current operational success and long-term career growth.

• Annual performance award up to 10%.
• Defined benefitspension plan.
• Comprehensive group health dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• Employee discounts wellness program professional resources.

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location at least 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• You will work Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week 7.5 hours a day. Additional hours may be required depending on project requirements.
• Travel will be required for inspections audits meetings etc.

If this role resonates with you we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canadas population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

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