Occupational Hygienist

Description and Responsibilities

Occupational hygienists design and update identification, assessment and monitoring programs for all components in the quality of a workplace. They also make the appropriate recommendations to various stakeholders in occupational health and safety.

Source: Comité patronal de négociation du secteur de la santé et des services sociaux  (in French only)

Education and Training Requirements

Occupational hygienists must have a bachelor's degree in pure and applied science. The program is offered in several Québec universities.

Required Interests, Skills and Personality Type

• Must be responsible and organized
• Must enjoy working in a team with colleagues and other professionals
• Must have excellent initiative and be able to work autonomously
• Must know how to observe and analyze situations

Personality Type (RIASEC)

IRE

• I - Prefers studying, understanding and solving problems
• R - Prefers practical work and handling tools
• E - Prefers supervising, making decisions and managing, influencing and persuading others

Work Environment

Occupational hygienists work in healthcare facilities, university hospital centres and academic institutions (in French only).

Useful Links

• Association québécoise pour l’hygiène, la santé et la sécurité du travail  (in French only)