Environmental Scientist - OHS

Our client has a great opportunity for an Environmental Scientist- OHS to join their growing team. The successful candidate will provide occupational hygiene support to a variety of client types.

Location – Toronto

Responsibilities:

Performing mould, IAQ, and infection control investigations and preparing investigation reports.

• Conducting occupational hygiene surveys in accordance with accepted sampling and analytical methods. This may include, but is not limited to, air sampling, noise assessments, legionella assessments, radon surveys, risk assessments, health and safety services, etc.

• Conducting interviews with building maintenance staff and others to discuss operation of building HVAC systems, locations of water or other problems and nature of occupant complaints.

• Observing and investigating work practices and the working environment to determine conformity to good occupational hygiene practice and legal requirements.

• Scheduling inspections and meetings with clients/contractors.

• Supervising asbestos and mould abatement activities or other contractor activities, as required.

• Identifying site issues or project concerns and recommending corrective actions.

• Identifying hazardous conditions and practices in equipment, systems, products, and facilities.

• Testing and evaluating control systems, for example noise and ventilation systems, as well as personal protective equipment.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental scientist, chemistry, biology, physics, or a related field is required.

• 2 to 5 years of occupational health and safety or hygiene related experience in a similar position is preferred. Knowledge of occupational hygiene and experience with conducting water damage, asbestos, mould and IAQ assessments considered an asset.

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including (if required) respiratory protection devices, specialized clothing, work boots, hard hats, hearing protection, etc.

Ability to organize activities and accomplish tasks in assigned time frames. • Detail oriented with respect to data collection and recording skills.

• Ability to work effectively with project managers, clients and fellow staff, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to travel out of the city or province for short or long periods, as needed.

• Must demonstrate strong initiative and be able to work independently with minimal supervision and willingness to work alone and/or in remote locations as required.

• General to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and critical thinking skills

Salary – commensurate with experience