Halliwell’s global multidisciplinary experts provide reliable, independent technical evaluations to help clients make confident, informed decisions. Through evidence-based assessments, specialist investigations, and practical recommendations, Halliwell helps clients understand complex damage, assess environmental and occupational health risks, and develop actionable strategies for remediation and recovery.

The Industrial Hygienist is responsible for assessing workplace and environmental conditions, identifying potential exposure to hazardous substances, evaluating health and safety risks, and providing independent technical advice to support secure, compliant, and effective recovery. The role involves conducting site assessments, environmental and occupational exposure monitoring, interpreting analytical results, and developing practical recommendations to manage risks, support remediation, and restore safe and functional environments.

This position may be based in either Toronto, Ontario or Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Industrial Hygiene Assessments and Investigations

- Conduct industrial hygiene inspections, workplace assessments, and site investigations to identify potential occupational and environmental health hazards.
- Assess buildings, facilities, equipment, and work environments for potential exposure to hazardous substances, including asbestos, lead, mold, silica, chemical contaminants, and other airborne or surface contaminants, as applicable.
- Evaluate environmental and workplace conditions following property damage, equipment failures, fires, water intrusion, contamination events, or other incidents.
- Develop appropriate sampling strategies and conduct or oversee air monitoring, surface sampling, bulk sampling, and other exposure assessments.
- Review site conditions, historical records, safety documentation, laboratory results, and other technical evidence to establish the nature and extent of potential hazards.
- Identify potential exposure pathways and assess risks to workers, occupants, contractors, and other affected parties.
- Provide objective technical findings supported by appropriate assessment methodologies and reliable evidence.

Exposure Assessment and Risk Management

- Conduct occupational exposure assessments to evaluate potential exposure to chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
- Interpret environmental monitoring and laboratory analytical results against applicable occupational exposure limits, regulatory criteria, and recognized industry guidance.
- Assess potential health risks associated with hazardous materials, indoor environmental quality, and contaminated environments.
- Recommend appropriate exposure controls, containment measures, personal protective equipment, and remediation strategies.
- Evaluate existing control measures and identify opportunities to improve workplace health and safety.
- Support the development of risk assessments, exposure control plans, and safe work procedures.
- Identify circumstances requiring specialist investigations, additional sampling, or further technical evaluation.

Remediation and Recovery Advisory

- Develop practical, evidence-based recommendations for hazardous material management, environmental remediation, and safe reoccupation of affected spaces.
- Review proposed remediation scopes, contractor methodologies, work plans, and clearance criteria.
- Assess remediation options and provide technical input on the suitability, effectiveness, and potential cost implications of alternative approaches.
- Conduct or oversee post-remediation inspections, clearance assessments, and verification monitoring, where appropriately qualified.




- Support clients in determining the extent of required remediation and the measures necessary to restore protected and functional environments.
- Provide technical advice to help clients make informed decisions regarding remediation priorities, project scope, and recovery planning.
- Collaborate with environmental consultants, engineers, contractors, laboratory specialists, and other multidisciplinary professionals to achieve effective outcomes.

Technical Reporting and Client Advisory

- Prepare clear, comprehensive, and defensible technical reports documenting site conditions, assessment methodologies, sampling results, risk evaluations, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Interpret complex technical and analytical information and communicate findings in a practical, accessible manner.
- Provide independent advice to property owners, insurers, facility managers, employers, contractors, legal professionals, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Explain the implications of industrial hygiene findings and recommend appropriate next steps.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, sampling activities, laboratory results, photographs, and supporting technical documentation.
- Respond to client enquiries and provide technical support throughout assessment, remediation, and recovery projects.
- Ensure recommendations are evidence-based, proportionate to identified risks, and aligned with applicable requirements and professional standards.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

- Maintain current knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation, environmental regulations, exposure limits, and industry standards.
- Ensure assessments and recommendations follow recognized industrial hygiene practices and appropriate technical methodologies.
- Apply quality assurance and quality control procedures to sampling, monitoring, data interpretation, and reporting.
- Coordinate with accredited laboratories and qualified specialists to ensure appropriate sample handling, analysis, and documentation.
- Identify and communicate regulatory, health, safety, and environmental risks.
- Maintain professional independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
- Participate in internal quality reviews, technical training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Project and Stakeholder Management

- Manage multiple industrial hygiene assignments from initial instruction through assessment, analysis, reporting, and project completion.
- Plan site visits, sampling activities, laboratory analysis, and reporting schedules.
- Coordinate with clients, site personnel, remediation contractors, laboratories, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Monitor project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Identify project risks, scope changes, and additional investigation requirements and communicate these to relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of Halliwell’s industrial hygiene services, technical capability, and client relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Public Health, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional certification or designation, such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), where applicable, is advantageous.
- Experience in industrial hygiene consulting, occupational exposure assessment, environmental investigations, hazardous materials assessment,



or workplace health and safety.
- Experience conducting inspections, collecting samples, interpreting laboratory results, and preparing technical reports.
- Familiarity with applicable occupational health and safety regulations, environmental requirements, and recognized industry standards.
- Experience supporting remediation projects, post-incident assessments, or property recovery work is desirable.
- Relevant training or qualifications for asbestos, lead, mold, or other specialist assessments, where required for the services provided.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites, where required.

SKILLS:

- Strong technical knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, occupational exposure assessment, and workplace health hazards.
- Experience conducting site inspections, environmental assessments, exposure monitoring, and hazardous materials investigations.
- Knowledge of airborne contaminants, chemical hazards, asbestos, lead, mold, silica, and other relevant environmental or occupational hazards.
- Ability to develop appropriate sampling strategies, interpret laboratory results, and assess exposure against applicable standards.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment, exposure controls, remediation practices, and occupational health and safety requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical evidence and develop practical recommendations.
- Strong technical report-writing skills and the ability to document findings clearly and accurately.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Effective project management, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to scientific integrity, impartiality, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with relevant industrial hygiene sampling equipment, monitoring instruments, laboratory procedures, and data analysis tools.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to recommend proportionate, practical solutions that balance health protection, regulatory compliance, and project requirements.

Key Attributes:

- Scientific Integrity: Maintains objectivity, independence, and accuracy when assessing hazards and interpreting technical findings.
- Analytical Thinking: Evaluates complex exposure data, environmental conditions, and laboratory results to draw defensible conclusions.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures sampling procedures, field observations, documentation, and technical reports are accurate and complete.
- Risk Awareness: Recognizes potential health hazards and develops appropriate recommendations to protect workers, occupants, and the public.
- Problem-Solving: Develops practical, evidence-based approaches to contamination assessment, exposure control, and remediation.
- Client Focus: Provides clear, actionable advice that supports informed decisions and effective recovery.
- Communication: Explains technical risks and recommended controls clearly to clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Professional Judgement: Applies sound technical reasoning and recognizes when additional expertise or investigation is required.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with multidisciplinary specialists to deliver coordinated solutions.
- Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing site conditions, complex incidents, and varying client requirements.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of assignments and delivers work to agreed quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Maintains current technical knowledge and actively develops professional expertise.

📌 Industrial Hygienist (Toronto)
🏢 Halliwell
📍 Toronto