Shape respiratory protection programming as an Occupational Hygienist with Island Health, supporting acute care locations through exposure assessments and training. This is a multi-site assignment. Reporting to the Manager, Health, Wellness & Safety, the Occupational Hygienist leads organization-wide occupational hygiene planning and evaluation. The temporary full time role develops and maintains programming aligned with provincial and federal regulations. Responsibilities include supporting leaders and clinical staff, evaluating products and equipment, conducting research, and exchanging best practices with external agencies.

Key Responsibilities
- Implement respiratory protection programming across multiple acute care locations
- Develop occupational hygiene education and training initiatives
- Evaluate equipment, products, vendors,



and facility design standards
- Conduct exposure assessments and product evaluation research
- Exchange program innovations with external agencies

Requirements:
- Master’s-equivalent Occupational Hygiene education, training, and experience
- Five years’ recent related healthcare experience
- Knowledge of regulations applicable to healthcare environments
- ROH, CIH, or CRSP registration or eligibility
- Ability to lead, organize, collaborate, and problem-solve Bring occupational hygiene, adult education, and respiratory protection experience to Island Health’s acute care safety initiatives.

📌 Respiratory Protection Hygienist (Nanaimo)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Nanaimo