Occupational Hygienist Fmo

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager of Industrial Hygiene and Environment, the Occupational Hygienist FMO is responsible for implementing the Occupational Hygiene Program and its safety services to Facilities Maintenance & Operations (FMO) in compliance with existing federal, provincial and WorkSafe BC regulations and applicable CSA Standards, Island Health Policy and FMO SPPs (standards, practices and protocols). The Occupational Hygienist will implement Industrial Hygiene and Health and Safety to the FMO Operations for all Regional FMO staff. The Occupational Hygienist will manage and implement Operations related to WorkSafe and hazardous material abatement, Health and Safety projects and implementing the Occupational Health and Safety program for FMO, for WorkSafe compliance including directing staff either through the team's industrial hygienist or an appropriate FMO supervisor or Facility Manager.

Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
A Master of Science degree in a relevant discipline or a relevant Professional Designation e.g. CRSP, plus 5 years of related experience in Industrial Hygiene.

Comprehensive knowledge of federal, provincial and WorkSafe B.C. safety regulations.

Experience with training staff in Industrial Hygiene practices in a health care system.

Valid BC Driver's License.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Demonstrated oral communication and active listening skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Effective organizational, administrative and program development skills.
- Proven technical ability with instrumentation and troubleshooting sampling equipment.
- Strong written skills; ability to write assessments, reports, SOPs, SWPs etc.
- Ability to operate related Industrial Hygiene equipment. Some lifting of equipment as required.

**Job Requirements**: