Industrial Hygienist
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Job Location:
Yellowknife - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Burgundy Diamond Mines
Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canadas Northwest Territories right through to retail diamond sales creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.
Founded in Perth Western Australia Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark a program that assures manufacturers retailers and customers that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.
Burgundy has an office in Calgary Canada.
Position Overview
As a member of the Health and Safety Team the Industrial Hygienist will report to the Superintendent of Health & Safety and work a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off schedule at the Ekati Diamond Mine. The Industrial Hygienist will be responsible for leading the safety culture at the Ekati Diamond Mine and is expected to interact frequently in the field and with all departments and levels of the organization.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Conduct Industrial Hygiene personal and field sampling for exposures to Noise Silica Respirable Dust Welding fumes and Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM).
- Perform Confined Space gas (CO H2S O2 LEL) testing for permit entry.
- Communicate observations and findings of occupational exposures controls and programs to management and the workers in general as required.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative risk assessments to define similar exposure groups in the Underground Mine Surface Mine Processing and Maintenance operations.
- Audit the Hearing Conservation Program and Respiratory Protection Program to ensure controls are effective.
- Conduct workplace inspections and audits to provide recommendations to eliminate hazardous conditions.
Education/Experience
- Post-secondary degree in Industrial Hygiene Health and Safety and/or Science related field.
- Certified Industrial Hygienist or working towards designation is preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in the Occupational Hygiene/Industrial Hygiene field is preferred.
- Previous experience in mining or other industrial environments are considered an asset.
- Strong interpersonal presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative work independently and coordinate simultaneous sampling plans.
- Analytical skills to understand laboratory results and perform statistical analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience using Cority.
What we offer
At Burgundy Diamond Mines we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.
We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives.
Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary performance bonus and total compensation package including company paid extended health dental and vision care an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) employer matched pension generous paid vacation and personal days as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities
Additional Information
The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary Yellowknife and other northern fly points.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.
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Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Dentrix
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Infection Control Training
- Chairside Assisting
- Dental Office Experience
- OSHA
- Medical Imaging
- Outside Sales
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