Job Description

EHS has an immediate opening in our Calgary location for a Junior Industrial Hygiene Technician. This is an entry-level, permanent, full-time position.

You will be working with a team of experienced health and safety consultants and will have the opportunity to grow and learn. Our team includes CRSPs, CIHs, ROHs, and a variety of other formally educated health and safety consultants. If you are looking for somewhere to launch your career in the health and safety field, this is your opportunity.

Position Summary

The successful applicant will work under the direction of HazMat and Industrial Hygiene Project Managers to complete the day-to-day, hands on, site and office related aspects of industrial health and safety projects. You will travel to client project sites, set-up sampling equipment, collect air or material samples to test for hazardous materials 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. Working with the Project Coordinators and 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.
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 (mileage is reimbursed).

Required Skills and Experience

0-5 years 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. Able to travel and work extended hours as required for project needs. Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle for local travel. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including SharePoint.

Benefits

Education assistance program Competitive group health benefits and RRSP matching program Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects Mentoring and coaching from our senior Industrial Hygienists and HAZMAT specialists Opportunities for professional development Per diem for out-of-town work Reimbursement of mileage for use of personal vehicle

About Us

EHS is a full-service firm built around professionals and leaders in the field of environmental and occupational health and safety. We are guided by Partners who have been providing OH&S consulting services throughout North America since 1986. We help clients keep their employees safe by assessing worksites for asbestos, mould, lead, and a myriad of other hazardous materials. We provide advice on how best to control these materials including assisting them with managing the safe removal and disposal. We help develop and improve their health and safety programs through technical testing, monitoring, auditing, and training. Our clients include all commodities from oil and gas, real estate and facility management, manufacturing of all types, light and heavy construction, transport, education, and service sectors.

EHS is committed to diversity and inclusion at 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 are closely match the advertised requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $47,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB