Industrial HygieneTechnician

Company: EHS Partnerships Ltd.

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.
• Auditing equipment and machinery for hazards and creating risk assessments to determine proper control methods.
• Interpreting and applying data results to regulatory requirements.
• Developing field, draft, and final reports for submission to the Project Manager.
• Calibrating and maintaining field sampling equipment as necessary.

This is an in-person position based out of our Winnipeg office. Hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday , with the potential for overtime work based on project needs . Some weekend and evening overtime work may be required. Travel between local worksites will be required, with occasional out-of-town travel.

• Must have 6 months to 1 year experience in environmental health and safety, hazardous materials, or industrial hygiene.
• Post-secondary education in environmental science, health and safety, or the sciences.
• 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 work independently as well as part of a team.
• Coachable, with a positive work attitude.

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Education and professional development support
• Mentoring and coaching from professional engineers and other specialists
• Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
• Per diems for out-of-town work
• Paid volunteer time
• Reimbursed mileage for use of personal vehicle and cell phone allotment.

EHSP is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strive to create an open, inclusive, and equal environment for individuals to apply for this position. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, age, physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation etc. outlined by Human Rights Legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which individuals’ qualifications closely match the advertised requirements.