Emergency Response Team Lead

QM Environmental; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

QM Environmental is seeking a hands-on Emergency Response Team Lead in Saskatoon. This role involves leading teams during environmental incidents, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring team members. If you have strong leadership skills and relevant certifications, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Career growth in a leading environmental firm.

Supportive team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Strong leadership skills in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work with heavy equipment and in hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations and coordinate emergency responses.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Develop and execute emergency response strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Chemical handling

Hazardous waste transport

Education

NFPA 472 Technician Level certification

Confined Space Entry & Rescue Certification

Rope Rescue Technician Level

NFPA 472 Tank Car/Truck Specialist

Job description

Lead with purpose. Respond with impact.

QM Environmental, one of Canada’s leading civil and environmental service providers, is seeking a hands-on Emergency Response Team Lead to join our growing Emergency Response division in Saskatoon, SK. For over 30 years, QM has been trusted to manage incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous materials with industry-leading strategies, equipment, and integrity.

If you're a confident leader with operational experience and a passion for protecting people and the environment, we want to hear from you.

Location: Saskatoon, SK

LIVE
What You will Do:
As an ER Team Lead, you'll take charge in dynamic, high-stakes situations, guiding response teams to safely and efficiently mitigate environmental incidents. Your responsibilities include:

• Leading field operations and coordinating personnel and equipment during emergency responses
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety policies and enforcing safe work practices
• Developing and executing defensive/offensive response strategies
• Completing associated administrative tasks and incident reporting
• Mentoring and supporting team members and fostering ongoing training and development
• Participating in a rotating on-call schedule and being available for short-notice deployments
• Engaging in physical, outdoor work in varied and potentially hazardous environments

WIN
What you bring to the table:

• Valid Driver’s License
• NFPA 472 Technician Level certification (or equivalent industry experience)
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations
• Willingness to travel and work flexible, dynamic shifts
• Confined Space Entry & Rescue Certification
• Rope Rescue Technician Level
• NFPA 472 Tank Car/Truck Specialist
• Experience with chemical handling, hazardous waste transport, and spill response
• Familiarity with the Incident Command/Management System
• Ability to work with heavy equipment, pumps, instrumentation (e.g., gas meters), and in industrial environments including heights and confined spaces

THRIVE
Why QM Environmental:

• Done Safely without Compromise company culture and approach to every project.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Career growth in a leading environmental firm.
• Work with a diverse and supportive team committed to excellence.

Pay range: $35 - $39 / Hour (overtime available)

JOIN US: Ready to make an impact on the environment? Want to be a part of a company making a difference, boots on the ground every day? Send your resume to [e-mail]. Come make a difference with a company who gets the job done the right way.

About Us: QM Environmental, Canada’s premier Civil and Environmental firm, is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. With expertise in Demolition, Hazardous Materials Abatement, Emergency Response and Environmental Remediation, we deliver turnkey, end-to-end solutions to the most complex projects nationwide.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
As proponents of Canada’s Black North Initiative, QM continues to support a culture of integrity, fairness and ethical practices. QM Environmental is a staunch advocate for diversity in all its forms, and especially welcomes applications from members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) community, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those of diverse intersectional identities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as well as part of employment with QM Environmental.