Industrial Hygienist

What they do

  • Advising and collaborating with management to resolve occupational health issues.
  • Creating and executing studies to monitor and assess employees' exposure to health risks, and to measure effectiveness of occupational health programs, policies and procedures.
  • Overseeing biological monitoring programs.
  • Assessing and analyzing research data, summarizing statistics and compiling reports.
  • Proposing and leading implementation of programs to protect employee health, and implementing ergonomics.
  • Conducting regular audits of programs.
  • Ensuring employee awareness of occupational health and safety concerns, programs and regulations by conducting training and presentations.
  • Implementing corrective actions and suspending operations if required.
  • Advising various parties on workers' compensation claims pertaining to workplace exposures.
  • Maintaining current knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field.
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
  • + years work experience in similar role.
  • Proficient knowledge of relevant laws, policies and procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Outstanding people skills.
  • Proficient organizational skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
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