Occupational Hygienist
Casual / project-based exposure assessment work across Canada
Are you looking for flexible work options, supplemental income, and the opportunity to travel? Irwin’s Safety delivers a broad range of safety services across Canada, supporting clients in industry, government, and First Nations communities. Our Advisory Services division provides specialized occupational hygiene and exposure assessment services on a project-by-project basis, and we are building a vetted bench of Hygienists to support this work.
This is casual, project-based work best suited for independent occupational hygienists, semi-retired practitioners, or those with flexible availability for multi-day deployments.
Qualifications
- CIH, ROH, ROHT, or CRSP(OH) certification (or recognized equivalent) — ABIH or CRBOH certification preferred for senior assignments
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an occupational / industrial hygiene capacity
- Demonstrated experience in noise dosimetry, air sampling, heat stress assessment, confined space atmospheric monitoring, respiratory protection program audits, and exposure assessments
- Working knowledge of applicable provincial OHS legislation (WorkSafeBC OHSR, OHS Alberta Code, and other regional regulators) and CSA / AIHA / ACGIH standards
- Competence calibrating and operating sound level meters, dosimeters, photoionization detectors, multi-gas monitors, sampling pumps, and related field instrumentation
- Ability to produce technical exposure assessment reports compliant with provincial OHS requirements
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to travel for multi-day projects
- Ability to pass client-site orientations including drug & alcohol testing and security clearances
- Independent contractor capability — GST/HST registration, WCB / WorkSafe clearance, and current professional liability insurance
Typical Engagements
- Conduct workplace surveys and exposure assessments to identify and characterize chemical, physical, and biological hazards
- Measure and evaluate worker exposures — noise, dust, fumes, vapours, heat stress, ergonomic load, indoor air quality
- Design and execute sampling strategies in accordance with AIHA / NIOSH / CSA methodologies
- Recommend and support implementation of control measures using the hierarchy of controls
- Audit respiratory protection programs and conduct fit testing oversight
- Provide subject-matter input on confined space, hot work, and other high-hazard atmospheric monitoring protocols
- Produce technical reports, exposure registers, and compliance letters for clients and regulators
- Provide information and training to workers, supervisors, and management on identified hazards and controls
Compensation
Day rate or fixed project fee, structured under Irwin’s charge-out rate schedule. Rate band depends on credentials and project scope. Travel, accommodation, and per diems provided on applicable projects.
Primary Deployment Regions
Irwin’s Safety operates from 20+ offices across Canada. We are actively building occupational hygiene bench capacity in all of the following regions:
Calgary, AB, Cranbrook, BC, Edmonton, AB, Fernie, BC, Fort St. John, BC, Halifax, NS, High Level, AB, Kelowna, BC, Kitimat, BC, Maple Ridge, BC, Montreal, QC, Peace River, AB, Powell River, BC, Prince George, BC, Prince Rupert, BC, Regina, SK, Rossland, BC, Sudbury, ON, Toronto, ON, Vancouver, BC, Victoria, BC, Winnipeg, MB
Hygienists outside these regions are welcome to apply for project-based travel work.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $75.00-$100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 50 per week
Work Location: On the road
