Superintendent - Industrial Hygiene

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 
• Strong 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 Off
• RRSP 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.