Field Advisor, Hygiene

**Company Overview**

Headquartered in Toronto, Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt - metals essential for an electric future. Its Technologies Group creates innovative, proprietary solutions for natural resource
- based industries around the world to improve environmental performance and increase economic value.

Sherritt has embarked on a multi-pronged growth strategy focused on expanding nickel and cobalt production by up to 20% from 2021 and extending the life of mine at Moa beyond 2040. The Corporation is also the largest independent energy producer in Cuba. Sherritt’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “S”.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Manager, Safety, the Field Advisor, Hygiene position supports the delivery of a Health and Safety business plan for the Corefco and Sherritt Fort Site organizations (“Metals”) that aligns with the overall Metals strategy with a 0 month to 3-month timeframe.

The position will be based out of our Fort Saskatchewan plant site.

**Accountabilities**
- Develop and implement a 0-3-month department plan that aligns with the direct leaders and Metals overall strategy for the purpose of supporting overall continuous improvement; specific to safety.
- Prepare information and data from occupational hygiene sampling, KPIs, industry data and regulatory requirements for input into an annual review of the occupational hygiene plan.
- Audit compliance to standards and procedures that comply with all current in-scope regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Evaluate and propose appropriate control strategies for identified occupational health risks using accepted occupational hygiene standards and practices.
- Provide technical guidance to business units for occupational hygiene and hazardous materials.
- Write technical Hygiene Risk Communications and sampling scopes.
- Conduct technical sampling activities as part of the occupational hygiene strategy, shutdown activities or break-in work.
- Collaborate with business units to determine occupational hygiene action items.
- Occupy the role of alternate Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and assist with upkeep of the Radiation Safety Program and compliance.
- Coordinate the maintenance, inspection, calibration, recertification and tracking of occupational hygiene equipment.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- 2+ years of related experience and/or training equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional designation in the area of safety or working towards a designation (CRST, CRSP, ROHT)
- Experience with oil and gas, minerals/mining, chemical production or manufacturing industry hazards
- Experience with industry standards within scope
- Solid understanding of occupational hygiene legislation and practices
- Knowledge and experience with occupational hygiene equipment and programs
- Experience with hazardous materials abatement
- Experience with industry partners and other practice related stakeholders
- Experience with occupational hygiene sampling study design and analytical methods for various substances
- Business planning and implementation (0 to 3 months)
- Communication skills both written and verbal, including public speaking, and presentation skills
- Analytical skill set to turn data into useful business information
- Change management skills
- Influencing skills
- Document development and technical writing skills

**What Sherritt Can Offer You**
- Competitive wage with comprehensive benefits and retirement savings programs that holistically support employee wellbeing
- Generous paid time off to support and empower employee work/life balance
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and dynamic work environment

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