Occupational Hygienist

Career Opportunity

Help protect the health and wellbeing of thousands of employees working across one of North America's largest and most complex public transit systems.

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Hygienist to join its Safety and Environment Department. This is a unique opportunity to lead initiatives that identify, assess and control workplace health hazards across diverse operational environments, including subway systems, bus garages, maintenance facilities, construction projects and administrative workplaces.

If you are driven by making workplaces safer, enjoy solving complex occupational health challenges, and want to influence programs that have a measurable impact on employee wellbeing, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Director – Occupational Hygiene and Environment, you will play a key role in protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of TTC employees and customers across one of North America’s largest and most complex public transit system.  As an Occupational Hygiene subject matter expert you will help identify, assess and control workplace health hazards, support compliance with legislative requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of corporate occupational hygiene programs.  
 
You will lead and support initiatives designed to anticipate, prevent and control workplace health hazards by developing, implementing and maintaining occupational hygiene standards, programs, procedures and training. You will monitor compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards and best practices, provide guidance on actual and potential compliance issues, and help ensure TTC programs remain effective, practical and aligned with emerging industry trends and occupational health risks.

 
You will investigate and evaluate existing or potential workplace health hazards across a wide range of operational environments, including transit facilities, maintenance operations, construction projects and administrative workplaces. This includes identifying, assessing and evaluating physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards; assessing the effectiveness of existing controls; conducting risk assessments; and determining appropriate monitoring, sampling and testing strategies.
 
You will conduct and/or oversee occupational hygiene sampling and testing activities using specialized equipment and methodologies. You will accurately assess workplace exposures, interpret findings, and apply scientific and analytical expertise to develop practical recommendations that prevent, eliminate, control or reduce occupational health risks.
 
You will provide expert advice and direction to management, employees and other stakeholders regarding occupational hygiene issues, legislated requirements and corporate policies and procedures. As a trusted technical resource, you will influence decision-making, support continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with operational departments, Occupational Health & Employee Wellbeing, WSIB, consultants, regulatory agencies and other external partners to address workplace health concerns and improve employee health outcomes.

You will review and validate technical reports, studies and assessments completed by service providers to ensure they meet professional occupational hygiene standards and support sound decision-making. You will also prepare reports, analyses, recommendations and other documentation to communicate findings and support business and regulatory requirements.

You will develop and deliver occupational hygiene training, presentations and awareness programs that help build organizational knowledge and promote a proactive approach to workplace health and safety.
 
In addition, you will treat employees and customers with respect and dignity and support TTC’s commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion by ensuring the needs of passengers and employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (if applicable and within their area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a Service-provider and an employer.  You will perform other duties as assigned.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Build credibility and influence through sound scientific judgement
• Champion workplace health and safety; and inspire proactive risk assessment
• Take initiative and drive continuous improvement
• Communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences
• Develop practical solutions to challenging workplace occupational hygiene issues
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in occupational hygiene
• Stay curious and informed about emerging occupational health risks, technologies and leading practices
• Apply technical and analytical skills
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Manage multiple priorities, plan and organize activities and projects to meet department and organization goals

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a university degree in a relevant field such as Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or the equivalent; and directly related work experience.
• Master’s degree in occupational hygiene or related discipline is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), Canadian Registered Safety
• Professional (CRSP) or equivalent are considered assets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of science or a related discipline combined with comprehensive knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, standards and practices, and applicable governing legislation, codes and standards that include Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations, standards, guidelines and best practices.
• Good knowledge of industry and best practices related to occupational hygiene principles and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of research procedures, field sampling methods and investigative techniques, and statistical analysis related to occupational hygiene.
• Demonstrated experience leading the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of corporate occupational hygiene programs, standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and control physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards in diverse workplace environments.
  Sound knowledge of training methods, materials and techniques combined with the ability to make effective presentations of technical information in a publicly understandable manner.
• Sound working knowledge of computers and computer applications related to the work such as Microsoft Office Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint; OneNote, SharePoint (Document Management System), Expostats, IHSTAT, etc.
• Familiarity with specialized broad range of occupational hygiene instrumentation such as velometers, gas detectors, noise dosimeters, sound level meters, dust monitors, respirator fit-testing equipment, light metre and sampling pumps.
• Sound judgement; well-developed oral communication and report writing skills; well-developed interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate and direct activities of others engaged in the investigation of health hazards.
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.