Industrial Health and Hygiene Lead

PETRONAS Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Calgary is seeking an Industrial Health & Hygiene Lead to champion health and hygiene programs across its Canadian operations. This role involves developing strategies, overseeing monitoring programs, and collaborating with teams to ensure health standards are upheld. Candidates should have 5–10 years of experience in occupational health and hygiene, knowledge of exposure assessment, and professional certification is highly desirable. The position offers flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation

Top tier benefit package

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in occupational health and hygiene.
• Knowledge of SEGs and control strategies.
• Proven ability to lead health and hygiene programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead health & hygiene strategy.
• Oversee monitoring programs for exposure hazards.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate health considerations.

Skills

Experience in occupational health and hygiene

Strong knowledge of exposure assessment methodologies

Excellent analytical and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Professional certification (CIH or ROH)

Job description

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.

At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. We are looking for can‑do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

THE ROLE:

PETRONAS Canada is seeking an Industrial Health & Hygiene Lead to champion our health and hygiene program across our Canadian operations. Reporting to the Director of Health, Safety & Environment, this role will define and maintain Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs), implement progressive monitoring programs, and ensure our organization remains at the forefront of health and hygiene standards in the oil and gas industry. You will lead strategic initiatives to protect workers’ health, mitigate exposure risks, and embed excellence into our operational culture.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and effective leader who takes pride in developing talent and is committed to upholding PETRONAS’ culture of health, safety, innovation, integrity, and collaboration within an entrepreneurial environment.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Develop and lead the annual PETRONAS Canada Health & Hygiene strategy, setting clear objectives, priorities, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry‑leading practices. Define, validate, and maintain SEGs to enable accurate exposure assessments and targeted controls.

• Oversee comprehensive monitoring programs for exposure hazards, ensuring timely reporting and corrective actions.

• Benchmark against industry leaders and drive continuous improvement to maintain performance in occupational hygiene.

• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to integrate health and hygiene considerations into planning and execution.

• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to field teams and leadership, fostering a strong culture of health & hygiene protection.

• Represent PETRONAS Canada in industry forums and committees to influence and adopt emerging best practices.

• Lead and/or support incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are collaboratively developed with frontline leadership and tracked through to full resolution from a health & hygiene lens.

• Monitor health & hygiene performance, analyze trends, and drive the creation of targeted action plans to achieve and exceed performance goals.

• Provide on‑call support when needed from a health & hygiene lens for emergency response, incident investigations, and critical operational needs as required.

• Deliver special projects and strategic initiatives that advance health and hygiene excellence across the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5–10 years of experience in occupational health and hygiene within oil and gas or heavy industry.

• Strong knowledge of exposure assessment methodologies, SEGs, and control strategies.

• Proven ability to lead complex health and hygiene programs and deliver measurable improvements.

• Professional certification such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) is highly desirable.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in Alberta and British Columbia.

• Proven ability to work independently as a self‑starter, with the initiative and leadership skills to design, implement, and drive health and hygiene programs to completion.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off and hybrid work options for office‑based roles.

• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment.

• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions.

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs.

• Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health and Wellness Spending Account and Savings Plan.

• Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate.

• Annual employee‑directed charity donation program.

• Support for training and professional development.

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.