HSEC Industrial Hygienist

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Corporate Level 2 (C2) 

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role

As the HSEC Industrial Hygienist, you will provide technical guidance and support for industrial hygiene, health, safety, environmental, and compliance. You will be responsible for facilitating and supporting program compliance with applicable Occupational health and safety regulations. In addition, you'll provide day-to-day technical field support as an IH subject matter specialist for special projects and during emergency response incidents. 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• You have 2-5 years of experience with health, safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental work experience in a laboratory, research, manufacturing, construction and/or light manufacturing environments.
• You have a diploma in OH&S, Bachelor's, or Master’s degree in Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or Science.
• You are certified or have the ability to achieve the following certifications: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH); Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• You have foundational knowledge of and ability to interpret regulations and industry standards (i.e. WorkSafe BC OH&S regulations, CSA, ANSI, ACGIH, and NIOSH) to implement safe work practices, policies and standards. 
• You have practical and field experience in Industrial Hygiene competencies. 
• You have skills and abilities in using computer and software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, incident management systems, databases, and smart devices.
• You have exposure to conducting internal audits and maintaining Certificate of Recognition (COR) or similar safety certifications.

What Success looks like in this role

• You'll provide proactive safety and industrial hygiene expertise, support the development of safety management systems, and offer field support for health and safety issues.
• You'll conduct workplace exposure assessments, health risk evaluations, site inspections, and audits, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
• You will provide day-to-day field / technical support to field workforce on general IH, safety and health issues. 
• You'll assist in the creation and delivery of safety training programs, and help manage HSEC training systems.
• You will assist with the management of incident reports, conduct investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions.
• You'll support emergency response procedures, participate in drills, and ensure readiness for potential emergencies.
• You will work closely with HSEC Leadership, Management and key stakeholders to integrate health and safety considerations into operational processes.
• You'll stay informed about developments in health and safety regulations, industry trends, and best practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.  

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions.  In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!