Industrial Hygiene Advisor

Artemis Gold - Blackwater Project; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company located at the Blackwater Mine Site in Canada is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Advisor. This role involves actively participating in health and safety programs and assessing health risks while required to manage exposure controls. Candidates should possess a degree in Occupational Health and Safety and ideally 5-10 years experience in heavy industry or mining. Perks include paid time off and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a similar role in heavy industry or mining.
• Certification or working towards certification as a Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist is an asset.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in health, safety, and hygiene programs.
• Assess potential health risks and collect samples.
• Conduct occupational hygiene risk assessments for chemical, physical and biological hazards.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Industrial hygiene principles

Sampling procedures

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

B.Sc. in Occupational Health and Safety

Master’s degree in industrial hygiene

Two-year diploma in Occupational Health

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. The Company’s current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.

Under the guidance of the Lead Health & Hygiene, the Industrial Hygiene Advisor will have the opportunity to acquire and apply techniques related to occupational hygiene. The Industrial Hygiene Advisor will carry out assignments using their knowledge and experience in dealing with chemical, physical, and biological agents, as well as utilizing instrumentation and sampling materials.

Location: Blackwater Mine Site

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Blackwater Gold's health, safety, and hygiene programs to ensure a firm and healthy work environment.
• An Industrial Hygiene Technician will ensure assessing potential health risks, collecting and analyzing samples, and team up on hazard mitigation.
• Assemble and install filter media to collect personal and area samples to support exposures monitoring. Prepare and deliver industrial hygiene, safety and/or hazardous materials training courses.
• Oversee the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and maintain the electronic Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binder system.
• Conduct occupational hygiene risk assessments and exposure assessments for diverse range of chemical, physical and biological hazards at the mine site.
• Produce and maintain chain of custody forms for samples, analyze results, and write reports. Conduct assessments for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in confined spaces, develop and review ventilation plans, and prepare and review safe operating procedures.
• Operate and maintain testing equipment and instruments, including air-sampling pumps, real-time dust monitoring equipment, temperature and moisture meters and calibrators.
• Assist in assessing exposure to welding fumes, heavy metals, silica, isocyanates and VOCs and chemicals. Conduct surface wipe sampling, perform illumination surveys, noise mapping, personal noise dosimetry and ergonomic assessments.
• Experience in developing safety management systems, including audit and inspection protocols, safe operating procedures, exposure control plans, and generating monthly reports.
• Assist the Lead – Health & Hygiene with other duties as required.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Occupational Health and Safety, master’s degree in industrial hygiene or two-year diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety is required.
• Certification or working towards certification as a ROHT (Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist), Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) is an asset.
• 5-10 years or experience working in a similar role in heavy industry or mining is considered an asset.
• A sound and practical knowledge of the principles of industrial hygiene and sampling procedures.
• Motivated self-starters with excellent organizational skills; able to work under minimal supervision and manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to track and analyze data as well as manage project timelines. i.e., MS Word, Power Point, Excel is necessary.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.