Intermediate to Experienced Occupational Hygienist

WSP in Canada; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Intermediate to Experienced Occupational Hygienist to join their dynamic team in the Vancouver area. This role involves conducting risk assessments, managing hazardous materials, and ensuring safety protocols are met in various environments. With a commitment to inclusion and a flexible work policy, this company values work-life balance and offers outstanding career opportunities. If you have a passion for health and safety and thrive in a collaborative culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Hybrid Work Policy

Career Development Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in Occupational Hygiene or Health and Safety.
• Certification or working towards CRSP, ROH, or CIH required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting occupational hygiene risk and exposure assessments.
• Preparing hazardous materials management plans and safe work procedures.
• Delivering industrial hygiene and safety training courses.

Skills

Occupational Hygiene

Health and Safety

Risk Assessments

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene

Master’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene

Post-secondary diploma in Health and Safety

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Intermediate to Experienced Occupational Hygienist

Job Description

LANGLEY, VANCOUVER OR BURNABY

The Opportunity:

WSP currently has an opportunity available for intermediate to experienced level Industrial / Occupational Hygienist in Vancouver to provide industrial hygiene and hazardous materials assessment and abatement / remediation services to our clients.

The successful candidate will be an industrial / occupational hygienist with hazardous materials experience, or be a safety professional with hygiene and hazardous materials experience.

If you are interested in a career in occupational health and safety, and in particular, have a strong interest in risk assessments and hazardous materials, like field work and travel, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Why 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture filled with genuinely good people.

What you can expect to do here:

Reporting to the BC Occupational Hygiene and Safety Group Manager, your responsibilities will include but won’t necessarily be limited to:

• Conducting occupational hygiene risk assessments and exposure assessments for biological, chemical and physical hazards.
• Reviewing and/or preparing industrial hygiene related programs and exposure control plans.
• Conducting hazardous materials surveys and preparing reports.
• Developing hazardous materials management plans and safe work procedures.
• Conducting hazardous materials condition assessments.
• Conducting hazardous material abatement/remediation inspections and air monitoring.
• Conducting assessments for IAQ and confined spaces.
• Preparing and delivering industrial hygiene and safety training courses.
• Writing proposals and reports for clients.

This position requires local and regional travel and occasional out-of-town assignments up to two weeks in duration. Work could be indoors or outdoors. Light to moderate lifting may be required.

What you'll bring to WSP...

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, or post-secondary diploma or degree in Health and Safety required.
• Certification or working towards certification as a CRSP, ROH, or CIH required.
• Must have at least 3 to 7 years of experience in Occupational Hygiene and/or Health and Safety field.
• Personal vehicle and driver’s license - Strong computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility with respect to remote work and travel.

Compensation

Expected Salary (British Columbia): $64,300 to $102,600

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 65689
• Posting Date 01/29/2025, 08:35 PM

About Us

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

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request.

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