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Industrial / Occupational Hygienist - Hazardous Materials Specialist
Canada , Vancouver
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Posted: 2022-08-01
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Job Overview & Requirements
<p><b>Overview / Responsibilities </b><br />
<br />
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions Canada Limited currently has an opportunity available for a junior to intermediate level<b> Industrial / Occupational Hygienist - Hazardous Materials Specialist</b> in Vancouver to provide industrial hygiene and hazardous materials assessment and abatement / remediation services to our clients.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Reporting to the BC Occupational Hygiene and Safety Group Manager, your responsibilities will include but won&
39;t necessarily be limited to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Conducting occupational hygiene risk assessments and exposure assessments for biological, chemical and physical hazards in various sectors including but not limited to energy, manufacturing, commercial, and government.</li>
<li>Reviewing and/or preparing industrial hygiene related programs (e.g. respiratory protection) and exposure control plans and procedures for clients.</li>
<li>Conducting management level, as well as pre-renovation / demolition, hazardous materials surveys for various hazards such as asbestos, metals, PCBs, PAHs, dioxins and furans, PFAS, ozone-depleting substances and suspect microbial growth and preparing reports.</li>
<li>Developing hazardous materials management plans, safe work procedures, remediation / abatement specifications, abatement cost estimates, and exposure control plans.</li>
<li>Conducting hazardous materials condition assessments.</li>
<li>Conducting hazardous material abatement/remediation inspections and air monitoring and preparing daily reports / project completion reports.</li>
<li>Conducting assessments for IAQ and confined spaces and preparing reports, risk assessments and procedures.</li>
<li>Preparing and delivering industrial hygiene, safety and/or hazardous materials training courses</li>
<li>Write proposals and reports for clients.</li>
</ul>
<p><br />
<b>Skills / Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&
39;s or Master&
39;s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, or post secondary diploma or degree in Health and Safety required.</li>
<li>Certification or working towards certification as a CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), ROH (Registered Occupational Hygienist) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) required.</li>
<li>Hazardous materials training (e.g. AHERA Building Inspector Course, Alberta Asbestos Worker Course, Hazardous Materials Technician Course, Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor Course, Mould Assessment and Remediation Course, etc.) an asset</li>
<li>Two to seven years experience in Occupational Hygiene and/or Health and Safety field.</li>
<li>Experience in the consulting industry an asset</li>
<li>Experience working at industrial sites, including utilities an asset</li>
<li>Personal vehicle and driver&
39;s license</li>
<li>Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li>
<li>Enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skill</li>
<li>Ability to adapt and work in a team environment as well as independently</li>
<li>Owns a vehicle that can be used for business travel when needed.</li>
<li>Flexibility with respect to remote work and travel. Willing and able to work up to two weeks at a time out of town.</li>
</ul>
<p><br />
<b>Company Overview </b><br />
<br />
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world&
39;s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com<br />
<br />
<b>Diversity Statement (EEO) </b><br />
<br />
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<br />
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions Canada Limited currently has an opportunity available for a junior to intermediate level<b> Industrial / Occupational Hygienist - Hazardous Materials Specialist</b> in Vancouver to provide industrial hygiene and hazardous materials assessment and abatement / remediation services to our clients.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Reporting to the BC Occupational Hygiene and Safety Group Manager, your responsibilities will include but won&
39;t necessarily be limited to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Conducting occupational hygiene risk assessments and exposure assessments for biological, chemical and physical hazards in various sectors including but not limited to energy, manufacturing, commercial, and government.</li>
<li>Reviewing and/or preparing industrial hygiene related programs (e.g. respiratory protection) and exposure control plans and procedures for clients.</li>
<li>Conducting management level, as well as pre-renovation / demolition, hazardous materials surveys for various hazards such as asbestos, metals, PCBs, PAHs, dioxins and furans, PFAS, ozone-depleting substances and suspect microbial growth and preparing reports.</li>
<li>Developing hazardous materials management plans, safe work procedures, remediation / abatement specifications, abatement cost estimates, and exposure control plans.</li>
<li>Conducting hazardous materials condition assessments.</li>
<li>Conducting hazardous material abatement/remediation inspections and air monitoring and preparing daily reports / project completion reports.</li>
<li>Conducting assessments for IAQ and confined spaces and preparing reports, risk assessments and procedures.</li>
<li>Preparing and delivering industrial hygiene, safety and/or hazardous materials training courses</li>
<li>Write proposals and reports for clients.</li>
</ul>
<p><br />
<b>Skills / Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&
39;s or Master&
39;s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, or post secondary diploma or degree in Health and Safety required.</li>
<li>Certification or working towards certification as a CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), ROH (Registered Occupational Hygienist) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) required.</li>
<li>Hazardous materials training (e.g. AHERA Building Inspector Course, Alberta Asbestos Worker Course, Hazardous Materials Technician Course, Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor Course, Mould Assessment and Remediation Course, etc.) an asset</li>
<li>Two to seven years experience in Occupational Hygiene and/or Health and Safety field.</li>
<li>Experience in the consulting industry an asset</li>
<li>Experience working at industrial sites, including utilities an asset</li>
<li>Personal vehicle and driver&
39;s license</li>
<li>Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li>
<li>Enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skill</li>
<li>Ability to adapt and work in a team environment as well as independently</li>
<li>Owns a vehicle that can be used for business travel when needed.</li>
<li>Flexibility with respect to remote work and travel. Willing and able to work up to two weeks at a time out of town.</li>
</ul>
<p><br />
<b>Company Overview </b><br />
<br />
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world&
39;s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com<br />
<br />
<b>Diversity Statement (EEO) </b><br />
<br />
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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Job Summary
Category
Human Resources
Country
Canada
City
Vancouver
Employment Type
Full Time
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