Industrial Hygienist

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Industrial Hygienist to enhance workplace health and safety. This role involves managing the Industrial Hygiene program, conducting exposure assessments, and developing control measures to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of occupational health standards. You will have the opportunity to lead training initiatives and collaborate with external agencies to improve workplace conditions. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and the well-being of employees and the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering required.
• 2-5 years’ experience in the environment, health, and safety field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exposure assessments by collecting and analyzing workplace samples.
• Provide training in Health, Safety & Environment controls and accident prevention.
• Develop and enforce standards to ensure compliance with legal regulations.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene Procedures

Communication Skills

Statistical Analysis Techniques

Exposure Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering

Master’s Degree in Occupational Hygiene

Tools

Sampling Equipment

Job description

The Industrial Hygienist will leverage the use of anticipation, recognition, evaluation, prevention, and control of workplace hazards or stressors which may cause impaired health and well-being or significant discomfort among workers and the community. The Hygienist will take ownership of the Industrial Hygiene program by managing the collection, analysis, and control of workplace health hazards. This includes reviewing and leading implementation of control measures; conducting training in Health, Safety & Environment accident prevention; developing and presenting reports for senior leadership and working with external agencies and regulators. Furthermore, to facilitate the CSC contract, the Hygienist will support the development of new processes for proactive mitigation of exposure risk(s).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering required.
• Master’s degree in occupational Hygiene or Industrial Hygiene a strong asset.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene procedures and application of occupational health standards.
• Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
• Qualified or pursuing qualifications as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupation Hygienist (ROH).
• 2-5 years’ experience working in the environment, health, and safety field.
• Experience with sampling equipment, use of sample protocols, and statistical analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to build comprehensive reports and effectively convey information to others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and complete exposure assessments by collecting, measuring, and analyzing samples of workplace conditions such as air, water, dust, vapors, fumes, gases, mists, heat, cold, noise, and radiation.
• Provide expertise on the mitigation of exposure hazards, leading and directing the implantation of control plans to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• Protect team members by conducting training in Health, Safety & Environment controls, accident prevention, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Provides safety information by documenting workplace conditions; analyzing and summarizing hygiene data and trends; and outlining improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations including DOLAE and ACGIH by developing and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Guides staff actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
• Prepares industrial hygiene information for all levels of the organization by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing assessment results and industry best practices.
• Improve industrial hygiene job knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to industrial hygiene and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to the HSE Team and production stakeholders on the assessment and control of workplace health hazards.
• Maintain record of exposure assessments, ensuring workplace exposure to physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards are documented and available, mitigating risk of onset occupational illnesses.
• Work with external agencies and industry partners to establish best practice and continuously improve workplace and community health.