Senior to Lead Occupational Hygienist

LANGLEY, VANCOUVER OR BURNABY

WSP Canada Inc. (WSP) has an opportunity for a senior to lead Occupational Hygiene and Safety (OHS) Professional to join our team in Western Canada. The candidate will provide OHS services throughout all project phases (Proposal, Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closure). The successful candidate will also have experience in hazardous materials surveys, preparing abatement/remediation scopes, cost estimates, and monitoring and inspections. In addition to their technical skills, the successful candidate will have business development, proposal preparation and project management experience. They will work closely with field technicians / junior professionals and fellow senior staff to maintain / build the OHS business, prepare proposals and to ensure the proper delivery of projects within budget and on schedule. The role will also involve mentoring and potentially supervising junior staff, with a mix of project management and hands-on field work.

If you are interested in a career in occupational hygiene and safety, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• Enhance the world around you - WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture filled with genuinely good people.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• Managing budgets, scope, schedules, resourcing and client satisfaction.
• Using project management tools, methods, and best practices to align projects with stakeholder expectations.
• Contacting existing clients and networking to develop new clients and business opportunities.
• Actively participate in the occupational hygiene and/or safety community.
• Holding themselves and others on their project team accountable.
• Technically competent using various types of occupational hygiene and hazardous materials monitoring and testing methods and equipment.
• Working knowledge of and experience interpreting and explaining regulations and industry standards.
• Keeping abreast of current industry knowledge, guidelines, and applicable legislation.
• Conducting occupational hygiene risk assessments and exposure assessments.
• Interpreting hygiene exposure monitoring data using statistical analysis techniques.
• Reviewing and/or preparing industrial hygiene related programs.
• Conducting occupational health and safety compliance audits and gap analyses.
• Manage and coordinate hazardous materials surveys and inspections.
• Conducting / managing assessments for IAQ and confined spaces.
• Preparing Safety Data Sheets.
• Preparing and delivering training courses.
• Preparing / reviewing proposals and client deliverables.

This position requires local and regional travel and out-of-town assignments one to two weeks a month potentially. Assignments may be in remote areas and potentially under physically demanding conditions.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Occupational hygiene degree or equivalent experience with 8 - 15 years of progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Undergraduate / graduate degree in Occupational and/or Environmental Hygiene, Occupational Health, or equivalent / related education.
• An industry related professional designation (e.g. CIH, ROH) or is eligible to obtain within the next 12 months.
• Certification as a CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) an asset.
• Experience with project financial tracking, and change management.
• Understanding and adherence to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI).
• Expertise in project planning, tracking and analysis.
• Proven focus on the management of clients and subcontractors.
• Unrestricted Class 5 Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Strong computer skills.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Flexibility with respect to remote work and travel.
• Currently located in, or willing to move to, Lower Mainland.

WSP is interested in finding the best candidate for the job. If you feel you have an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications, we encourage you to consider applying.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $86,500 to 140,400

The final salary awarded for this role may vary based on several factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and performance.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.