Industrial Hygiene Coordinator

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
Working within General Management, under the authority of the OHS Director and reporting to the Occupational Health and Safety Director, the Industrial Hygiene Coordinator develops and implements interventions in all branches of industrial hygiene. He is responsible for the WHMIS, health and hygiene program for both sites (plant and mine).

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify health risks for each site;
  • Develop and implement an industrial hygiene and health program;
  • Carry out industrial hygiene measures,
  • Write technical reports and explain results to CSS and workers;
  • Develop and implement a respiratory protection program;
  • Participate in the choice of PPE for the plant and mine;
  • Propose, develop and implement strategies to optimize health and safety in the workplace;
  • Act as an important change agent in line with the company’s OHS and Lean culture;
  • Establish procedures for the prevention, management and follow-up of occupational injuries;
  • Carry out regular in-plant inspections and follow-ups.

Required profile

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
University degree or DEC in occupational health and safety or industrial hygiene;
Minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial hygiene;
Mastery of the Office Suite;
Concern for health and safety in the workplace;
Experience of working in a multicultural environment an asset;
Class 5 driver’s license;
Excellent knowledge of the French language, oral and written;
Good knowledge of English;
Good knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and standards;
Knowledge of health and safety management systems (OSHAS, ISO 45001).

KNOW HOW AND BE

  • Facilité à communiquer verbalement et/ou par écrit;
  • Ability to work flexible hours between mine and plant sites;
  • Ability to work with people and as part of a team;
  • Manage daily tasks and comply with procedures and legislation;
  • Be autonomous and demonstrate leadership skills;
  • Organizational and priority management skills;
  • Analytical and logical skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Ability to manage and coordinate;
  • A customer-focused approach;
  • Ability to play an advisory role;
  • Setting an example.