Occupational Hygienist (Intermediate to Senior)

Occupational Hygienist (Intermediate to Senior)

The Opportunity

Our client is searching for an Intermediate to Senior Occupational Hygienist who is ready for a challenge! The individual will work as part of a multi-discipline team of industrial hygienists and occupational health & safety professionals, delivering quality IH/OHS services to our clients in a variety of sectors, including (but not limited to) manufacturing, industrial, health care, education, mining, construction, and government (federal, provincial, and municipal). Our ideal candidate will be motivated and client-focused, quality-oriented, and thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the full cycle of client projects: proposal writing, IH/hazardous material strategy development, conducting and/or supervising field work, analyze and interpreting results, abatement specification and cost estimation and report writing.
• Coach and mentor junior staff during field site investigation and reporting activities with respect to projects.
• Participate in complex project field work, including visits to sites and client meetings.
• Conduct quantitative worker exposure assessments of chemical, physical and biological agents in a wide variety of sectors, as needed.
• Interpret and analyze sample results in relation to legislative requirements and industry-accepted guidelines.
• Assist with occupational hygiene, health and & safety compliance/ conformance and management systems audits.
• Technical and peer review for proposals and reporting deliverables.
• Grow new and maintain strong client relationships in various strategic markets in collaboration with Market Leaders and Operations Team to continue to enhance the practice in the company.
• Act as a health and safety resource

Key Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Science or Engineering (Master’s Degree or higher would be considered an asset).
• Possession of or eligible to obtain a professional designation such as Registration as a Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, preferably in a dynamic consulting work environment with relevant experience in industrial hygiene, hazardous building materials and the indoor environment.
• Ability to adapt behavior, opinions, tactics and strategies to different situations, individuals, or changing priorities.
• Advanced technical knowledge of the principals and comprehensive practice of industrial/occupational hygiene.
• Strong exposure judgment and strategic thinking for IH/OH issues with practical solutions.
• Proficient in the use of IH related equipment such as sampling pumps, sound level meters, IAQ monitors, dosimeters, and a variety of direct-reading instruments.
• Knowledge of provincial, territorial, and federal occupational health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge, experience working in northern environment considered and asset.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience planning a project budget and managing team assignments.
• Creates a mutually respectful, positive, and high-performing work environment. Ability to build strong team commitment and foster collaboration.
• Currently holds or is eligible to obtain a “Secret Level II” security clearance.
• Highly effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Travel and occasional periods away from your normal place of work may be required.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written), French fluency is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.