Occupational Hygienist

EllisDon•Vancouver, BC

45d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety. EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. You as an Occupational Hygienist will: Support the development, review, and implementation of project-specific Infection Prevention and Control Plans aligned with CSA Z317.13 requirements. Review Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRAs) and conduct Preventive Measure Analysis (PMA) in accordance with CSA Z317.13. Perform routine on-site inspections and audits of construction and renovation areas Verify implementation of infection control measures, including dust control, barriers, traffic flow, and housekeeping. Confirm proper operation of engineering controls (e.g., negative air machines, HEPA filtration). Identify, document, and follow up on IPC deficiencies or breaches related to construction activities. Participate in project planning to identify IPC risks prior to construction start. Review work plans to ensure appropriate infection control measures are in place. Coordinate and verify final construction clean, terminal cleaning, barrier removal, and readiness for occupancy. Confirm IPC requirements are met before areas are returned to clinical use. Complete inspection reports, risk assessments, and compliance documentation. Communicate IPC expectations to contractors, Facilities, and project teams. Is this the right role for you? Diploma or degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related healthcare field. Experience in Infection Prevention and Control within a healthcare environment. Working knowledge of CSA Z317.13. Ability to work safely in active construction environments. Strong observational, documentation, and communication skills. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or eligibility to obtain. Experience working with healthcare construction, renovation, or facilities teams. Knowledge of HVAC systems, airflow, and pressure relationships. The salary range for this job is $120,000 - $140,000 EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it! We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise. EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success. We build on great relationships We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity. We exist to provide great careers to one another With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience. Values-based leadership. EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related healthcare field.
Experience in Infection Prevention and Control within a healthcare environment.
Working knowledge of CSA Z317.13.
Ability to work safely in active construction environments.
Strong observational, documentation, and communication skills.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or eligibility to obtain.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with healthcare construction, renovation, or facilities teams.
Knowledge of HVAC systems, airflow, and pressure relationships.

Responsibilities

Support the development, review, and implementation of project-specific Infection Prevention and Control Plans aligned with CSA Z317.13 requirements.
Review Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRAs) and conduct Preventive Measure Analysis (PMA) in accordance with CSA Z317.13.
Perform routine on-site inspections and audits of construction and renovation areas
Verify implementation of infection control measures, including dust control, barriers, traffic flow, and housekeeping.
Confirm proper operation of engineering controls (e.g., negative air machines, HEPA filtration).
Identify, document, and follow up on IPC deficiencies or breaches related to construction activities.
Participate in project planning to identify IPC risks prior to construction start.
Review work plans to ensure appropriate infection control measures are in place.
Coordinate and verify final construction clean, terminal cleaning, barrier removal, and readiness for occupancy.
Confirm IPC requirements are met before areas are returned to clinical use.
Complete inspection reports, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
Communicate IPC expectations to contractors, Facilities, and project teams.

Benefits

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

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