Industrial Hygienist [SK-14418]

Shirley Parsons; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to champion occupational health and safety across its operations. The successful candidate will develop and implement proactive risk controls and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience in industrial hygiene. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial hygiene, occupational health, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update workplace health and safety policies.
• Perform regular site inspections to identify potential hazards.
• Guide and advise management on occupational health issues.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Occupational Health

Risk Analysis

Safety Policies Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or a related field

Job description

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CA$85,000.00 / yr - CA$100,000.00 / yr

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A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to champion occupational health and safety across its operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop proactive risk controls, workplace well-being, and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation. The successful candidate will design, implement, and continuously improve policies and programs to mitigate health risks on-site.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, the Industrial Hygienist will serve as the subject matter expert for environmental and occupational health controls. This hands-on and collaborative position will play a critical role in hazard prevention and incident reduction throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update workplace health and safety policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
• Perform regular site inspections to assess work environments, identify potential hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
• Guide and advise management and staff on occupational health issues.
• Oversee biological and environmental monitoring programs, analyze exposure data, and compile comprehensive compliance reports.
• Conduct and support investigations into workplace incidents or occupational exposures, proposing and implementing remedial measures.
• Promote a culture of safety and health awareness by maintaining open, informative communication with staff at all levels.
• Advise on, or participate in, audits of industrial hygiene programs for program effectiveness and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial hygiene, occupational health, or a similar role.
• Working knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety laws, industry standards, and best practices.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent designation is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with policy development, site assessments, risk analysis, and training delivery.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Manufacturing

Industries: Manufacturing

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