Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Hybrid)

Your opportunity

By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – we have a fantastic technical team that has developed a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators versus other solutions on the market. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story.

We have obtained FDA approval and officially begun the commercial launch of the Globe® Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life-changing technology to patients!

We are seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, who will be responsible for fostering a culture of safety, and leading continuous improvement initiatives that result in an effective environmental health and safety program and provide a safe working environment for all Kardium employees and guests.

Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

• Aid in the development of Kardium’s environmental, health and safety (EHS) program, by proposing, generating and implementing policies and procedures to align with Kardium’s corporate goals and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Conduct EHS program audits, facility inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards in new and existing equipment and processes

• Lead investigations of EHS near-misses and incidents, perform root cause analysis and generate formal reports

• Identify and drive on-time implementation of corrective and preventative measures arising from all EHS audits, inspections and incidents

• Lead and facilitate Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, ensuring effective communication and implementation of safety initiatives

• Serve as a point of contact for EHS related enquiries for internal stakeholders and act as liaison for external agencies

• Maintain all EHS files and records according to the EHS administration program

• Ensure chemical management and safety information systems are maintained up to date

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying EHS opportunities and driving change through positive stakeholder engagement
• Aid in completing occupational hygiene exposure assessments with formal reports
• Aid in the development and delivery of EHS training, including new hire orientation, inspection and proper use and care of PPE/RPE, safety device operation, etc…
• Support the ergonomics program by conducting field- and office-based ergonomic assessments
• Support manufacturing, training, and engineering department stakeholders by responding to EHS-related enquiries and participating in HAZOPS and risk assessments
• Organize the repair, maintenance, calibration and replenishement of EHS equipment and supplies

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure timely completion and reporting of EHS projects

What you bring to the team

Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about creating cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work within a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. And we understand that only by working together can we solve the unsolvable.

You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes:

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Hygiene or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science-related program with an aptitude for Occupational Health and Safety
• Minimum 5 years health and safety management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of OHS regulations and other applicable standards (i.e. CSA, ANSI, NIOSH)
• Experience in an ISO 13485 or AS9100 regulated manufacturing environment or similar industry
• Proven track record implementing EHS management programs and initiatives
• Highly analytic and data driven with the ability to organize data to drive conclusions and actions
• Exceptional collaboration skills, ability to grow relationships and manage expectations, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Project management experience an asset, demonstrating ability to prioritize, multitask and lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and technical documentation skills
• Flexible and willing to take on additional responsibilities as required

Compensation

Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.

As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium’s stock option plan.

• $92,000 – 125,000 (CAD Annually)

Your Benefits & Well-being

The total cash we’ve listed for this position includes a base salary, plus a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings plans (RRSP) to help support your financial goals.

Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.

Work-day flexibility – additionally, we provide 3 personal days per year.

Support for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.

Family building – we provide top up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.

Career progression and learning support.

Professional membership support.

Life at Kardium

What makes us a great place to work?

1. Our Purpose
2. Our People
3. Our Culture

At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.

We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian Community ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, and Irish ERG.

As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.

And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more!