occupational hygienist
Posted on
October 26, 2024
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Employer details
Marine Atlantic Inc.
Job details
Requisition ID: 701 Location: North Sydney, NS or Port aux Basques, NL Annual Salary (40 hours/week): $78172.848 - $86858.72 Application Closing Date: 11/08/2024 Application Closing Time: 23:59 hours Atlantic Time Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety-oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence.Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Occupational Hygienist to work with our Health Safety & Environment department, located in North Sydney, NS or Port aux Basques, NL. Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application.The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department is responsible for the development and promotion of health, safety, and environmental protection programs throughout the company, both on vessels and at our shore facilities. The HSE Department renders high-level advice, guidance and information concerning health, safety, and environmental protection issues to managers, supervisors, safety committees and employees.Reporting to the Manager, Health Safety and Environment, the Occupational Hygienist evaluates and monitors health and safety hazards, including the risk of exposure to chemical, physical, biohazardous and ergonomic hazards; and develops strategies to control risks in the workplace. The Occupational Hygienist inspects food and beverage service areas, public facilities, hotel accommodations, water systems, air quality systems and other workplaces to ensure compliance with government regulations regarding sanitation, pollution control, the handling and storage of hazardous substances, and workplace safety within all Marine Atlantic properties. The Occupational Hygienist develops, reviews, and updates the hygiene standards, policies and practices programs as needed to ensure continued improvement.The Occupational Hygienist provides services to the corporation and its traveling public through health education and health protection, including enforcement of applicable legislations.Additional Key Areas of Responsibility ? Provides day to day technical advice, expertise, and direction to ensure both compliance with legislative requirements and conformance to industry and company standards.? Participates in the development and implementation of Industrial Hygiene specific initiatives and programs.? Completes detailed Occupational Hygiene technical reports.? Keeps abreast of new developments around Industrial Hygiene legislation, trends, and best practices.? Builds effective relationships with key stakeholders and Health, Safety, and Environment team members.? Inspects the sanitary conditions of food services, hotel areas, and other public facilities both on vessels and shore-based to ensure they operate in accordance with all applicable legislation.? Reviews and participates in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) planning and ensure flawless management of all identified Critical Control Points.? Educates food services staff in proper food handling, infection control, sanitation, safety, and hygiene.? Investigates food borne complaints, executes food or product recalls and condemns suspect foodstuffs.? Intervenes and applies corrective action in situations that may present to be hazardous.? Assists in development and delivery of educational programs, toolbox meetings, Job Safety Analysis, and general training relevant to MAI employees, the public and contractors.? Works with supervisors and managers to address unsafe work practices and ensure that information is recorded in
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LocationNorth Sydney, NS
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
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CareerBeacon
#2107503
Advertised until
2024-11-25
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