Superintendent - Industrial Hygiene (Vanderhoof)

Superintendent - Industrial Hygiene (Vanderhoof)

03 Aug
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Artemis Gold
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Vanderhoof

03 Aug

Artemis Gold

Vanderhoof

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions.

The Company''s current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver.

The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025.

Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG.

For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.

Reporting to the Manager – Health, Safety & Security, the Superintendent – Industrial Hygiene is responsible for leading the Industrial Hygiene program across the Blackwater Mine operation.

This role provides strategic and operational oversight of occupational health programs, ensuring workplace health hazards are identified, assessed, monitored, and effectively controlled in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and company standards.

Location: Blackwater Mine Site

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

Demonstrate strong safety leadership by promoting and adhering to BW Gold's health, safety, and hygiene standards, procedures, and systems

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site Industrial Hygiene Program

Provide strategic direction for occupational hygiene, exposure monitoring, and health risk management activities across the operation

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to Industrial Hygiene personnel, ensuring alignment with site objectives, regulatory requirements, and company standards

Oversee occupational hygiene risk assessments and exposure assessments for chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards

Direct workplace exposure monitoring programs, including dust, silica, noise, vibration, diesel particulate matter, welding fumes, metals, isocyanates, VOCs, heat stress, and indoor air quality

Ensure effective collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of occupational hygiene data and exposure monitoring results

Review and approve sampling strategies, chain-of-custody documentation, laboratory submissions, and technical reports

Lead the development and implementation of exposure control plans and verify the effectiveness of mitigation measures

Oversee ventilation management programs, indoor air quality assessments, confined space monitoring requirements, and related safe work procedures





Ensure the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) program and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management system remain compliant and current

Provide technical expertise and guidance to operations, maintenance, projects, and contractors regarding occupational health hazards and controls

Develop, implement, and maintain occupational health management systems, standards, procedures, audit protocols, and inspection programs

Lead occupational health investigations related to exposure incidents, employee concerns, and regulatory requirements

Manage industrial hygiene monitoring equipment, calibration programs, maintenance schedules, and associated quality assurance processes

Coordinate occupational health surveillance and medical monitoring programs in collaboration with medical service providers

Develop and deliver occupational hygiene awareness, training, and competency programs

Manage industrial hygiene consultants, contractors, laboratories, and external service providers

Monitor compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, permits, and industry best practices

Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual occupational health performance reports and recommendations to leadership

Mentor and develop Industrial Hygiene personnel and support workforce competency development

Support site-wide health, safety, environmental, and operational initiatives

May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.

Other duties as assigned

Bachelor''s degree in Occupational Hygiene, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Science, Engineering, or a related field

Professional designation such as Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or eligibility to obtain certification preferred

Minimum 10 years of industrial hygiene experience, preferably within mining, heavy industry, construction, or resource sectors

Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing industrial hygiene or occupational health programs and personnel

Strong knowledge of occupational exposure assessment methodologies,



workplace monitoring techniques, and exposure control strategies

Experience conducting workplace monitoring for dust, noise, vibration, air contaminants, heat stress, and other occupational hazards

Thorough understanding of occupational health legislation, regulations, and industry best practices

Experience developing, implementing, and continuously improving industrial hygiene management systems and programs

Experience managing consultants, contractors, and laboratory services

Proficiency with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment, exposure data analysis, and reporting systems

Previous experience in a mining environment is required, including experience working within a remote or camp-based operation

Valid driver''s licence required

Ability to work and reside at a remote camp on a rotational schedule within a team-based environment

Ability to maintain performance during 12-hour shifts

Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills

Advanced knowledge of occupational health hazard recognition, evaluation, control, and applicable regulatory requirements

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent technical report writing, presentation, and communication skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Effective project management and prioritization skills

Robust stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities

Ability to influence health and safety outcomes across multiple departments

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with industrial hygiene databases and reporting systems considered an asset

Ability to handle sensitive health information with discretion and professionalism

Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Benefits

Paid Time OffRRSP Matching

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law.

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples.

Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.

📌 Superintendent - Industrial Hygiene (Vanderhoof)
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