Building Hazardous Materials Technician

City of Vancouver - CA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vancouver seeks a Hazardous Building Materials Technician to conduct inspections and manage hazardous materials in city-owned facilities. This role involves technical fieldwork, including assessments, report preparation, and project oversight, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in health and safety and experience with hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth grade, preferably with health and safety courses.
• Graduation from an Institute of Technology in Occupational Health and Safety is an asset.
• Significant experience in hazardous material identification and removal.

Responsibilities

• Conducting surveys and sampling for hazardous materials like asbestos and lead.
• Preparing assessment reports and overseeing removal procedures.
• Updating the hazardous materials inventory database.

Skills

Knowledge of sampling methods

Understanding of safety precautions

Ability to establish working relationships

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Completion of the twelfth grade

Graduation from an Institute of Technology in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

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Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity, and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

This role involves technical fieldwork of an inspectional nature within a comprehensive hazardous building materials control program for City-owned and occupied facilities and infrastructure. The Hazardous Building Materials Technician conducts assessments, prepares reports, and oversees removal procedures, maintains the hazardous materials inventory, and provides training and project oversight.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

The duties include:

• Conducting surveys and sampling for hazardous materials such as asbestos and lead.
• Preparing assessment reports with results and recommendations.
• Carrying out encapsulation or small quantity removal in accordance with WSBC guidelines.
• Providing guidance to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Preparing job specifications, participating in contractor selection, supervising projects, and processing invoices.
• Reviewing project documentation and facilitating awareness training.
• Updating the hazardous materials inventory database.
• Developing relationships with stakeholders and responding to hazardous waste requests.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of the twelfth grade, preferably with health and safety courses.
• Graduation from an Institute of Technology in Occupational Health and Safety or related training is an asset.
• Significant experience in hazardous material identification, encapsulation, and removal, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of sampling, surveying, encapsulation, and removal methods for hazardous materials.
• Understanding of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to establish good working relationships and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems.
• A valid BC driver’s license without restrictions.

Additional information about flexible work arrangements, department, union affiliation, employment type, start date, number of positions, and salary is included. The City encourages diversity and provides accommodations during the application process.