Industrial Health and Hygiene Lead

Industrial Health and Hygiene Lead
PETRONAS Canada is a leading natural gas resource owner in Canada. Our operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and our partnership with LNG Canada position us to deliver responsibly‑developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.

Reporting to the Director of Health, Safety & Environment, the Industrial Health & Hygiene Lead will champion our health and hygiene program across Canadian operations. The role will define and maintain Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs), implement progressive monitoring programmes and ensure that PETRONAS Canada remains at the forefront of health and hygiene standards in the oil and gas industry. The successful candidate will be an experienced and effective leader who values talent development and aligns with PETRONAS’ culture of health, safety, innovation, integrity and collaboration.

• Develop and lead the annual Health & Hygiene strategy, setting objectives, priorities and performance metrics in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Define, validate and maintain SEGs to enable accurate exposure assessments and targeted controls.
• Oversee comprehensive monitoring programmes for exposure hazards, ensuring timely reporting and corrective actions.
• Benchmark against industry leaders and drive continuous improvement to maintain performance in occupational hygiene.
• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to integrate health and hygiene considerations into planning and execution.
• Provide guidance, training and mentorship to field teams and leadership, fostering a culture of health & hygiene protection.
• Represent PETRONAS Canada in industry forums and committees to influence and adopt emerging best practices.
• Lead and/or support incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are collaboratively developed with frontline leadership and tracked through resolution from a health & hygiene lens.
• Monitor health & hygiene performance, analyze trends and develop targeted action plans to achieve and exceed performance goals.
• Provide on‑call support for emergency response, incident investigations and critical operational needs as required.
• Deliver special projects and strategic initiatives that advance health and hygiene excellence across the organization.

• 5–10 years of experience in occupational health and hygiene within oil and gas or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of exposure assessment methodologies, SEGs and control strategies.
• Proven ability to lead complex health and hygiene programmes and deliver measurable improvements.
• Professional certification such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in Alberta and British Columbia.
• Self‑starter with initiative and leadership skills to design, implement and drive programmes to completion.

• Flexible work arrangements, including a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off and hybrid options for office‑based roles.
• A casual yet professional environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to an organization with large growth ambitions.
• Competitive compensation and bonus programs.
• A top‑tier benefit package, including a Health and Wellness Spending Account and Savings Plan.
• Positive community impact through volunteerism, community support and opportunities for those in our operating areas.
• Annual employee‑directed charity donation program.
• Support for training and professional development.

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.