EHS Partnerships Ltd. (EHSP) has an immediate opening in our Edmonton location for an Industrial Hygienist. This is a permanent, full-time position.
Our team includes CRSPs, CIHs, ROHs, and a variety of other formally educated health and safety consultants.
The successful applicant will work under the direction of Project Managers to complete the day-to-day, hands on, site and office related aspects of the projects. You will travel to client sites, review site conditions, set-up sampling equipment, collect air or material samples and collect site field data.
Specifically, this may include:
- Visually assessing buildings for various hazardous materials (including asbestos, lead, mercury, PCB, and ODS), collecting bulk samples of suspect materials for laboratory analysis, and developing hazardous materials reports and documentation.
- Providing project oversight during abatements at client sites to assess employer compliance with OHS Act, Regulations and Code.
- Completing asbestos air monitoring and site inspections including analysis following the NIOSH 7400A method.
- Developing and executing exposure monitoring programs including air sampling and analysis consistent with the established project scope.
- Assisting in the development of hazardous materials management plans, safe work procedures, and scopes of work.
- Conducting other industrial hygiene consulting activities such as exposure monitoring, radon monitoring, indoor air quality monitoring, noise assessments, potable water testing, and turnaround support.
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating projects, as well as providing guidance to junior staff.
- Working with the Project Managers to understand site issues and project concerns at the earliest stage in the project.
- Interpreting and applying data results to regulatory requirements.
- Developing field, draft, and final reports for submission to the Project Manager or Partner.
- Calibrating and maintaining field sampling equipment as necessary.
- Performing project administration tasks such as invoicing and review of reports.
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for overtime work based on project needs. Some weekend and evening work will be required. Travel between worksites will be required locally, with occasional out-of-town travel.
Required Skills and Experience
- At least 3 years of work experience in the environmental health and safety profession or at least 2 years of field experience directly in hazardous materials or hygiene assessments, including sample collection and client communication.
- Post-secondary education in environmental science, health and safety, or the sciences.
- Training related to hazardous materials an asset (e.g., Alberta Asbestos Worker Course, AHERA Building Inspector Course, Hazardous Material/Dangerous Goods Training, LEEDTM Inspector and Risk Assessor Course, Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor Crouse, Mould Assessment and Remediation Course, etc.).
- Working knowledge of sampling programs for hazardous material surveys, hygiene assessments, and air sampling.
- Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for local travel (mileage is reimbursed).
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
- Able to travel and work extended hours as required for project needs.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, able to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
- Able to maintain a pleasant, professional attitude while under stress.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Coachable, with a positive work attitude.
Salary Range
- $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Company Perks:
- Mentoring and coaching from our senior industrial hygienists and HAZMAT specialists.
- Competitive benefits and remuneration packages.
- Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects.
- Opportunities for educational and professional development.
- Per diem for out-of-town work.
- Banked overtime.
- Reimbursed mileage for use of personal vehicle.
- Cellphone allotment.