Industrial Hygienist

Job summary

Develop and update safety standards and documented practices while reviewing project designs for compliance with industry safety standards. Provide technical assistance during emergency situations and mentor other loss prevention professionals.

Job details

Industrial Hygienist Location: Calgary or Edmonton, AB Type: Contract Duration: 18 months with potential extension Rate: $90/hr Introduction: Brunel is seeking an experienced Industrial Hygienist to join our client's team in either Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta. This is an exciting opportunity for a safety-focused professional to play a key role in supporting occupational health, industrial hygiene, and site safety initiatives across office and field environments. Working closely with project leadership and contractors, you will help drive excellence in Safety, Security, Health, and Environment (SSHE) performance through hazard identification, risk mitigation, compliance oversight, exposure assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will bring experience within heavy industry, construction, oil & gas, or related sectors, along with strong technical expertise, stakeholder management skills, and a passion for creating safe and healthy workplaces. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of worker health and safety, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: Develop and update safety standards, instructions, codes, and formalize them into company documented practices as required. Review designs for new projects and upgrade of existing facilities for compliance with company and industry safety standards. Respond to emergency situations and incidents either during or after regular working hours, to provide technical assistance and advice. Participate in developing and promoting on- or off-job safety educational programs to address safety issues or concerns. Assigned tasks may include: preparation of articles for publication, development of promotional materials, and delivery of presentations. Act as a mentor to other loss prevention professionals. Required Education/Experience: Bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent preferred ROH (Registered Occupational Hygienist) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) designation required Demonstrated work experience in construction safety-related positions (including some prior oil & gas experience) Extensive knowledge of security processes and procedures Proficient in use of computers and programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Microsoft Office Demonstrated ability (through past project successes) to deliver excellence in project SSHE performance Demonstrated ability to develop successful internal and external working relationships with emphasis on interfacing in a team environment Must be fit for duty for a construction field environment (examples include uneven, unpaved walking surfaces, large structures that are accessible only via ladders or stairs, standing for extended time periods, climbing, bending, walking, reaching, and other physical demands) Ability to work in harsh environments (examples include temperature and / or humidity extremes, remote locations with limited amenities) with changing priorities Ability to set priorities and work independently in performing contractor services with an appreciation for company processes and procedures What We Offer Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort – let us match you to your ideal position. About Us Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 50 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.

What you’ll do

Develop and update safety standards and documented practices while reviewing project designs for compliance with industry safety standards. Provide technical assistance during emergency situations and mentor other loss prevention professionals.

Requirements

Requires a ROH or CIH designation and a bachelor's or master's degree with demonstrated experience in construction and oil & gas safety. Candidates must be physically fit for demanding field environments and capable of working independently in harsh conditions.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Industrial Hygiene
• Occupational Health
• Hazard Identification
• Risk Mitigation
• Compliance Oversight
• Exposure Assessments
• SSHE Performance
• Stakeholder Management
• Construction Safety
• Emergency Response
• Technical Writing
• Mentoring
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Energy
• Construction
• Engineering