This position is required to be on-site at our Calgary, Alberta, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada or Loveland, Colorado, United States corporate offices.

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Risk and Stewardship, the Senior Advisor, Chemical Hazard and SDS Author, Product Stewardship acts as an expert (the lead) for Nutrien’s Chemical Hazard classification and safety data sheet generation function with the responsibility to improve hazard classification consistency across the company. 

The position oversees the authoring process for Wholesale and Retails divisions across North America, Europe and elements of South/Central America across agriculture, industrial and specialty chemical sectors. 

What you will do:
 

Lead the chemical classification and SDS authoring function to defined standards:

Define hazard classification methodology. Train/mentor personnel. Define procedural standards to meet GHS requirements with Stewardship management and implement across the function. Set/coordinate SDS request work priorities with team members.
 

Conduct chemical hazard classifications and author Safety Data Sheets:

Work with stakeholders to communicate, acquire and interpret product identity, formulation, internal/external test results and fit for use information required. Conduct hazard classification assessments of new and modified chemical products (primarily fertilizers, industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, feed ingredients, chemical solutions), in use chemicals and process intermediates.  Develop Safety Data Sheets for product formulations and oversee the creation of Nutrien Wholesale in-use chemical and process intermediate “Right-to-Know” safety documents.
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Technical team lead for integration, renewal and maintenance of SDS authoring software:

Oversee authoring software operational effectiveness and efficiency, template configuration and field output standards and correctness as well as problem solving. Schedule and coordinate software and regulatory data package version upgrades between software vendor and internal IT services. Research authoring software advancements, make replacement or enhancement recommendations for projects to improve authoring efficiency and effectiveness. Work with IT services and third-party provider to schedule and implement version upgrades and review upgrade functionality and logic correctness A key technical contact with third party provider to address software functionality issues and limitations, petition for enhancements, changes, additions.

Stakeholder Communications:

Advise stakeholder departments and requesters on product liability issues, classification change impact and options, ingredient disclosures and other matters. Interpret component chemical reactivity to determine final product substances, interpret product test data, toxicology reports, environmental and research studies to build weight of evidence case for hazards. Work with Stewardship leadership to develop decision summaries to effect necessary classification revisions. Assess and communicate regulation change impacts (GHS, REACH, TSCA) on product chemical hazard classifications.

What you will bring:
 

A formal degree or diploma in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences or related discipline. A minimum 5 years experience in chemical hazard classification, safety data sheet development and product risk assessment using SDS authoring software. Expert level understanding and application knowledge of chemical equations, reactivity and compatibility, data interpretation and GHS for chemical hazard classifications. Demonstated ability to build consensus and effect team decision making. Well organized in own work, with ability to impact organizational effectiveness in others and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical contacts. Must be self-initiating and demonstrate leadership in identifying and tackling work problems. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, primarily email, Excel, and Word. Training and experience in one or more of Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, Occupational Health & Safety preferred but not required. Ten to fifteen years experience in chemical hazard classification, safety data sheet development and product risk assessment preferred but not required. Adept at using industry-standard Safety Data Sheet authoring software platforms preferred but not required.

 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

 

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