Occupational Hygienist

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick Kids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

We are currently looking for an Occupational Hygienist to join our Occupational Health and Safety Services team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with the Occupational Health and Safety Services team, managers and employees to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Manager of Occupational Hygiene and Safety.

• Providing advice and support to managers and employees on occupational health and safety issues.
• Facilitating organizational compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.
• Developing, implementing, auditing and maintaining occupational health and safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Developing and/or delivering training and education strategies related to occupational health and safety.
• Supporting and managing the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSC) in their mandate to enhance staff health and safety.
• Tracking changes in legislation and facilitating organizational due diligence with respect to occupational health and safety.
• Liaising with external agencies for matters related to occupational health and safety programs.
• Developing and implementing emergency measures and procedures related to staff health and safety.
• Providing immediate advice and response in emergency situations (e.g., Code Brown) and rotating on-call responsibilities.
• Managing strong relationships with key stakeholders and staff within the organization.
• Providing advice and expertise on designing new and renovated spaces throughout the hospital, applying occupational health and safety legislation, standards and best practices.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

• A masters degree in occupational health and safety or applied science (master's degree in occupational hygiene is preferred)
• An undergraduate degree in health sciences, natural sciences or occupational health and safety.
• Post-graduate certificate or diploma in occupational health and safety is an asset.
• A master's degree in occupational hygiene is preferred.
• An in-depth understanding of the principles of occupational hygiene.
• An in-depth understanding of legislation, standards and guidelines related to occupational health and safety.
• A strong background in the principles and practices of occupational hygiene monitoring, analysis, and use/calibration of equipment.
• A strong background in ergonomic assessments and controls.
• Knowledge of accident causation theory and applied interventions.
• Health and safety experience, preferably in a health care environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and collaboration skills
• Laboratory Safety experience would be an asset.
• CRSP or CIH/ROH would be an asset

Employment Type:

1 Year, Maternity Leave Coverage

Sick Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Sick Kids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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