Occupational Hygienist

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto seeks an Occupational Hygienist to join the Occupational Health and Safety Services team. You will collaborate with management and staff to ensure a safe, healthy workplace and report to the Senior Manager of Occupational Hygiene and Safety.

You will develop and deliver OH&S programs, train staff, and support JOHSC while staying current with legislation. This role emphasizes collaboration and practical solutions in a major pediatric health

Qualifications

• Masters degree in occupational health and safety or applied science (master's in occupational hygiene preferred).
• Undergraduate degree in health sciences, natural sciences or occupational health and safety.
• Post-graduate certificate or diploma in OH&S is an asset.
• A master's degree in occupational hygiene is preferred.
• Strong understanding of OH and safety legislation and guidelines.
• Background in monitoring, analysis and calibration of OH equipment.
• Experience with ergonomic assessments and controls.
• Knowledge of accident causation theory and interventions.
• Health and safety experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and collaboration skills.
• Laboratory safety experience would be an asset.
• CRSP or CIH/ROH would be assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to managers and employees on health and safety issues.
• Facilitate compliance with OH&S legislation.
• Develop, implement, audit and maintain OH&S programs, policies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver training and education strategies in OH&S.
• Support JOHSC committees in their health and safety mandate.
• Track changes in legislation and facilitate due diligence.
• Liaise with external agencies on OH&S matters.
• Develop and implement emergency measures and procedures for staff safety.
• Provide immediate advice in emergencies and rotate on-call duties.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and staff.
• Advise on designing new and renovated spaces applying OH&S standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

OH legislation knowledge

Occupational hygiene monitoring

Ergonomic assessments

Accident causation theory

Laboratory safety knowledge

CRSP/CIH/ROH asset

Education

Master's in occupational health and safety

Undergraduate degree in health sciences/natural sciences/OSH

Post-graduate certificate/diploma in OH&S

Master's in occupational hygiene (preferred)

Job description

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

We are currently looking for an Occupational Hygienist to join our Occupational Health and Safety Services team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with the Occupational Health and Safety Services team, managers and employees to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Manager of Occupational Hygiene and Safety.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• Providing advice and support to managers and employees on occupational health and safety issues.
• Facilitating organizational compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.
• Developing, implementing, auditing and maintaining occupational health and safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Developing and/or delivering training and education strategies related to occupational health and safety.
• Supporting and managing the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSC) in their mandate to enhance staff health and safety.
• Tracking changes in legislation and facilitating organizational due diligence with respect to occupational health and safety.
• Liaising with external agencies for matters related to occupational health and safety programs.
• Developing and implementing emergency measures and procedures related to staff health and safety.
• Providing immediate advice and response in emergency situations (e.g., Code Brown) and rotating on-call responsibilities.
• Managing strong relationships with key stakeholders and staff within the organization.
• Providing advice and expertise on designing new and renovated spaces throughout the hospital, applying occupational health and safety legislation, standards and best practices.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• A masters degree in occupational health and safety or applied science (master's degree in occupational hygiene is preferred)
• An undergraduate degree in health sciences, natural sciences or occupational health and safety.
• Post-graduate certificate or diploma in occupational health and safety is an asset.
• A master's degree in occupational hygiene is preferred.
• An in-depth understanding of the principles of occupational hygiene.
• An in-depth understanding of legislation, standards and guidelines related to occupational health and safety.
• A strong background in the principles and practices of occupational hygiene monitoring, analysis, and use/calibration of equipment.
• A strong background in ergonomic assessments and controls.
• Knowledge of accident causation theory and applied interventions.
• Health and safety experience, preferably in a health care environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and collaboration skills
• Laboratory Safety experience would be an asset.
• CRSP or CIH/ROH would be an asset

Employment Type: 1 Year, Maternity Leave Coverage

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.