Environment Health & Safety Specialist - Point of Care (Ottawa)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.  

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is based at our Ottawa office within the Point of Care division and requires on‑site presence four days per week, with the option to work remotely one day. Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including Chemistry, Electrolytes, Hematology, Blood Gases, Coagulation, Endocrinology, Cardiac Markers, Neurology, and Informatics.  As the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist, you'll have the chance to advance environmental compliance and overall EHS performance by developing, implementing, and maintaining programs aligned with regulatory and corporate requirements. The role promotes a strong culture of environmental stewardship and workplace safety, while supporting inspections, incident investigations, contractor safety, and emergency preparedness.

What You’ll Do

• Drive continuous improvement of EHS performance by identifying risks, trends, and opportunities, with a focus on environmental impact and compliance.

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory and corporate standards.

• Conduct environmental and safety inspections, audits, and assessments; track and close corrective actions.

• Lead or support incident investigations (including environmental events), determine root causes, and implement preventive measures.

• Support environmental compliance activities, including reporting, monitoring, and maintaining current policies and procedures.

• Deliver EHS training and promote a proactive culture of environmental responsibility and safety awareness.

• Support emergency preparedness planning and response for environmental and safety incidents.

• Manage contractor EHS requirements, including environmental expectations and documentation.

• Lead or support EHS committee activities and monitor system effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or related field.

• Three to five years of experience in EHS within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

• Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation preferred.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,250.00 to $100,100.00 CAD. The salary range provided applies to Canada only and does not apply to any other locations outside of Canada.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

APOC Point of Care

LOCATION:

Canada > Ottawa : 185 Corkstown Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

M-F (Canada)

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)