
Safety Manager
Your Impact
Alpha-9 is seeking a Safety Manager to join our Vancouver team to support our radiation safety, environmental, health, and biological safety function. The ideal candidate will be a multi-tasker who will provide hands-on safety support, emergency support, and administrative support for the diverse safety program at our facilities. The candidate will be responsible for accurate and timely completion of all safety requirements. This position requires registration as the Alternate RSO in accordance with CNSC regulations, as well as embracing all daily radiation safety operations.
How You'll Contribute
- Work closely with the RSO to maintain a safe working environment
- Support tracking of SOPs, radiation receipt, radiation detector calibrations, radiation inventory, disposal records, and any other necessary documentation.
- Ensure regulatory compliance related to provincial and national radiation, biological, environmental, and occupational safety hazards across Alpha-9’s facilities.
- Engage and coordinate service vendors and suppliers of safety equipment.
- Act as a liaison between dedicated teams of radiation users, RSO, EHS manager and BSO.
- Assist with receipt and preparation of controlled radioactive, chemical and biological substances.
- Support all safety programs, such as WSBC requirements, and Joint Health and Safety Committee initiatives.
The Skills You Bring
- B.S. or M.S. in physical or biological sciences, or a related discipline with 3+ of experience handling unsealed radioactive sources.
- Experience with radiation safety inspections, and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission administrative and operating protocols.
- Experience preparing and receiving radioactive packages.
- Solid understanding in maintaining and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills to foster collaboration across teams.
What's in it for you
At Alpha-9 Oncology, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support all employees. Our benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, equity, 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, a technology allowance, and commuter reimbursement. We also provide generous retirement savings plans with employer matching, extended health benefits, and paid holidays, tailored to local standards in each region. While specific offerings may vary by location, our commitment to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment is consistent across the company.
Company Summary
Alpha-9 Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering radiopharmaceutical innovation for solid tumors. Our proprietary scaffolds, composed of optimized binders, linkers, chelators, and radioisotopes, enable targeted radiation delivery to cancer cells, minimizing harm to surrounding healthy tissue. Focusing on innovative targeting moieties, we develop molecules tailored for precise tumor targeting.
Our comprehensive platform integrates imaging and therapeutic studies to ensure effective radiation delivery and improved patient outcomes. With a robust pipeline entering clinical trials and strong support from leading healthcare investors, Alpha-9 is positioned for rapid growth and advancement in cancer therapy.
More about Alpha-9 Oncology
Alpha-9 Oncology is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, family status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws where we operate.
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees to ensure that everyone can perform their essential job functions in an inclusive environment. For inquiries regarding accommodations in the hiring process or for current employees, please contact a member from our Talent Acquisition team.
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