Occupational Environmental Scientist (Intermediate To Senior)

The Opportunity:

BluMetric Environmental Inc. is searching for an Intermediate to Senior Occupational Environmental Scientist who is ready for a challenge! The individual will work as part of a multi-discipline team of industrial hygienists and occupational health & safety professionals, delivering quality IH/OHS services to our clients in a variety of sectors, including (but not limited to) manufacturing, industrial, health care, education, mining, construction, and government (federal, provincial, and municipal). Our ideal candidate will be motivated and client-focused, quality-oriented, and thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver effective training (and assist to develop) on industrial hygiene and health and safety related programs and topics.
• Technical and peer review for proposals and reporting deliverables.
• Participate in complex project field work, including visits to sites and supervise remediation activities.
• Coordinate and provide technical design and delivery of building surveys related to hazardous building materials, industrial hygiene investigations, asbestos and mould assessments, indoor air quality assessments, lead surveys, designated substances, potable water surveys and radon surveys.
• Coach and mentor junior staff during field site investigation and reporting activities with respect to projects.
• Participate in the full cycle of project management including financial and technical aspects; proposal writing, supervising field work, analyze results, report writing and review.
• Interpret and analyze sample results in relation to legislative requirements and industry-accepted guidelines.
• Responsible for developing quality hazardous building materials specifications and costs estimates for material removal.
• Grow new and maintain strong client relationships in various strategic markets in collaboration with Market Leaders and Operations Team to continue to enhance the practice in the company.

Key Qualifications and Requirements:

• Travel and occasional periods away from your normal place of work may be required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Science or Engineering (Master's Degree or higher would be considered an asset).
• Knowledge, experience working in northern environment considered and asset.
• Strong background in managing and providing technical support for hazardous building materials (asbestos, lead, mould) and remediation/abatement activities.
• Creates a mutually respectful, positive, and high-performing work environment. Ability to build strong team commitment and foster collaboration.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written), French fluency is an asset.
• Knowledge of provincial, territorial, and federal occupational health and safety legislation.
• Experience planning a project budget and managing team assignments.
• Currently holds or is eligible to obtain a “Secret Level II” security clearance.
• Advanced technical knowledge of the principals and comprehensive practice of industrial/occupational hygiene.
• Ability to adapt behavior, opinions, tactics and strategies to different situations, individuals, or changing priorities.
• Possession of a professional designation such as Registration as a Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) is preferred.
• Strong exposure judgment and strategic thinking for IH/OH issues with practical solutions.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Highly effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, preferably in a dynamic consulting work environment with relevant experience in hazardous building materials and the indoor environment.
• Proficient in the use of IH related equipment such as sampling pumps, sound level meters, IAQ monitors, dosimeters, and a variety of direct-reading instruments.

About BluMetric Environmental Inc.

BluMetric Environmental Inc. is a publicly traded cleantech company with a portfolio of industry‐leading engineering services and proprietary equipment providing sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Professional services include, site assessment and remediation, water resource management, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety and geomatics. Our design-build and pre-engineered products provide solutions to industrial and commercial water and wastewater treatment needs. Established in 1976, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric’s award-winning team of industry experts provides a better environment for business. We offer standard working hours, career progression and generous benefit package including, health, dental, vision and RRSP contribution.

BluMetric is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity in the workplace to ensure designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities) are fully represented at all levels of the organization. BluMetric provides accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarian with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request.

BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, training, development and promotions are based on ability, skill, knowledge, and experience required to perform the job. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

To Apply: Please email your resume and include " Requisition # 6-109 Occupational Environmental Scientist - Intermediate to Senior" in the Subject Line.