Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician

Description

• Interpreting and/or analyzing sample/data results in relation to legislative requirements and industry-accepted guidelines and criteria.
• Engaging in technical training programs.
• Conducting site assessments for asbestos, mold, lead, PCB’s, etc.
• You will conduct field surveys, prepare technical reports, work with colleagues across various disciplines at WSP, and contribute expertise and client deliverables for projects.
• Conducting air quality assessments, including indoor air and occupational hygiene (i.e., IAQ, welding fume, noise).
• Supervising asbestos abatement activities.
• Providing occupational hygiene services, including:
• Participate in the Health, Safety and Quality program.
• Handle various assignments that differ in scope and complexity.

Providing project technical support and services, including:

Preparing and calibrating sampling equipment for field use,

Identifying site issues or project concerns and recommending corrective actions

Providing occupational hygiene services, including:

Conducting site assessments for asbestos, mold, lead, PCB’s, etc.

Sample collection in the field, data interpretation, and preparation of reports.

Interpreting and/or analyzing sample/data results in relation to legislative requirements and industry-accepted guidelines and criteria.

Supervising asbestos abatement activities.

• Providing project technical support and services, including:

Preparing and calibrating sampling equipment for field use,

Identifying site issues or project concerns and recommending corrective actions

Providing occupational hygiene services, including:

Conducting site assessments for asbestos, mold, lead, PCB’s, etc.

Sample collection in the field, data interpretation, and preparation of reports.

Interpreting and/or analyzing sample/data results in relation to legislative requirements and industry-accepted guidelines and criteria.

Supervising asbestos abatement activities.

• Identifying site issues or project concerns and recommending corrective actions
• Preparing and calibrating sampling equipment for field use,
• Enhance the world around you—from the environment to highways, buildings, and terrain
• Make routine and non-routine decisions with guidance and discretion of your supervising Project Manager.
• Sample collection in the field, data interpretation, and preparation of reports.

Requirements

• Occupational Hygiene technician certificate, diploma from a chemical or environment programs or equivalent education such as technical, trade or college, and a Bachelor of Science (or similar) are all acceptable.
• A desire to broaden range of professional skills, adaptable, while managing a busy workload with proven problem-solving skills.
• Using your technical knowledge of methods, regulations, equipment, tools, systems, controls, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and you know your way around the MS Office suite of products.
• Requirement to wear personal protective equipment (i.e., respiratory protection, hard hat, high-visibility vests, fire retardant coveralls, safety boots, and safety glasses).
• Basic client liaison to ensure health, safety, and occupational hygiene needs are addressed.
• Ability to accommodate client scheduling needs, with potential requirement for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
• Experience working with a hazardous materials abatement contractor is an asset but not a requirement.
• Experience at any level in Occupational Hygiene, including hazardous material assessments such as asbestos-related concerns, lead, or silica dust, is regarded as a valuable asset.
• You want to experience what it’s like to work for the leading environmental consulting firm globally and be part of a growing and thriving team!
• This role involves about 90% fieldwork and 10% office duties, requiring travel throughout Alberta, Western, and Northern Canada for extended periods, with paid overtime as needed.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions and access to a reliable vehicle, with appropriate registration and insurance.
• Strong people and an ability to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• Outstanding career opportunities—we’re growing and open to your ideas
• Our Flexible Work Policy supports balance in your personal and professional life
• As an Occupational Hygiene and Safety technician you will have the opportunity to grow your career as a professional by:

Using your technical knowledge of methods, regulations, equipment, tools, systems, controls, and procedures.

Make routine and non-routine decisions with guidance and discretion of your supervising Project Manager.

• Attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare and wellness platforms, great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance