Sr. Advisor, Industrial Hygiene
Redwater, AB, CA, T0A 2W0
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Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Health, Safety & Security at Redwater, the Senior Advisor, Industrial Hygiene is responsible for safeguarding the health and wellbeing of employees and the surrounding community. This role provides technical and field support primarily to the Redwater facility (60%) and additionally to Fort Saskatchewan, Joffre, and Carseland sites as needed. The position requires regular interaction with personnel across all levels of the organization and approximately 15–20% travel. The incumbent serves as the primary Industrial Hygiene contact for Redwater and offers mentorship and guidance to hygiene and safety personnel at other Alberta manufacturing sites. The role ensures compliance with provincial and federal regulations and alignment with Nutrien’s internal standards, programs, and policies. This position demands advanced expertise in industrial hygiene practices to identify, assess, and mitigate hazards related to chemical, biological, and physical agents. A strong understanding of plant operations, toxicology, physiology, risk assessment, and control methodologies is essential. The successful candidate for this role will be a self-starter with the ability to develop and implement effective programs independently, skilled in interpreting technical data to make evidence-based decisions, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, capable of mentoring and working collaboratively in team environments, and possessing strong communication, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
What You'll Do:
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Lead the development and execution of occupational health and hygiene programs to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize company liability.
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Identify, assess, and control workplace hazards using operational knowledge and data while collaborating with employees and leadership to address concerns.
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Manage health risk assessments, chemical approval processes, SDS compliance, hazardous materials systems, and data retention per company policy and regulatory requirements.
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Partner with Medical Services and Safety teams to mitigate health risks from workplace exposures, acute and chronic.
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Support turnaround activities by developing strategic materials, monitoring plans and coordinating with external consultants.
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Coordinate and provide oversight of third-party Industrial Hygiene Services including proposal review and report validation.
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Provide practical, risk-based solutions tailored to site-specific needs.
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Serve as the Radiation Safety Officer on Record for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission licenses issued to Redwater/Fort Saskatchewan and Carseland.
What You'll Bring:
- Post Secondary Degree in related field is required along with CHO (Certified Industrial Hygienist) or ROH (Registered Occupational Hygienist) certification.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional credentials would be an asset.
- 4+ years Industrial Hygiene experience .
- Experience working as a site Radiation Safety Officer.
- In-depth knowledge of provincial/federal regulations and standards (CSA, ANSI).
- Proficiency in industrial hygiene instrumentation and sampling methodologies.
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
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