Hazardous Materials & Hygiene Technician

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a field-focused Occupational Hygiene professional to perform site assessments and air-quality surveys across Western Canada. You will work with technicians, project managers, and senior staff to deliver high-quality client deliverables while expanding your autonomy.

The role involves 90% fieldwork with travel across Alberta, Western and Northern Canada. Professional certification eligibility and strong communication skills are valued as you contribute to a leading environmental

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field or certificate is an asset.
• Eligibility for professional membership (CRSP/CIH/ROH) is an asset.
• Experience in occupational hygiene or hazardous materials is an asset.
• Experience with abatement contractors is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys and prepare reports for clients.
• Calibrate sampling equipment and identify site issues.
• Perform asbestos, mold, lead, and PCB evaluations.
• Collect samples and interpret data against regulations.
• Liaise with clients to meet health and safety needs.
• Support Health, Safety, and Quality programs and training.
• Travel across Alberta, Western and Northern Canada; occasional after-hours work.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Adaptability

Education

Environmental Technology diploma or equivalent

B.Sc. in a related field

ROHT/CRST/CIH/ROH eligibility

Tools

MS Office Suite

Sampling equipment calibration

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

The Opportunity

You’ll join our Occupational Hygiene and Safety team, working closely with industrial occupational hygienists, hazardous materials specialists, professionals, and technologists. Using your technical skills, you’ll conduct onsite assessments and monitoring for a range of public and private clients.

You’ll be supported by experienced technicians, project managers, and senior practitioners, with opportunities to quickly grow your autonomy. WSP invests in your development through mentoring, safety and technical training, job shadowing, and hands‑on learning.

This role is 90% fieldwork / 10% office, with travel across Alberta, Western, and Northern Canada. You’ll conduct field surveys, prepare reports, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to high‑impact client deliverables.

Your Impact

• Apply technical knowledge of methods, regulations, equipment, and procedures.
• Make routine and non‑routine decisions with guidance from your Project Manager.
• Support projects by preparing and calibrating sampling equipment and identifying site issues with recommended corrective actions.
• Conduct occupational hygiene and hazardous material assessments, including asbestos surveys, mold, lead, and PCB evaluations.
• Collect samples, interpret data, and prepare clear, accurate reports.
• Analyze results against legislation and industry guidelines.
• Supervise asbestos abatement activities.
• Complete air quality assessments (IAQ, welding fume, noise, etc.).
• Liaise with clients to ensure health, safety, and hygiene needs are met.
• Participate in WSP’s Health, Safety, and Quality program and ongoing technical training.
• Accommodate client schedules, including potential evening, overnight, and weekend work.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Secondary Education is an asset and may include Occupational Hygiene Technician certificate (ROHT, CRST, etc.), diploma (Environmental Technology, Civil Engineering), technical/trade education, or B.Sc.
• Eligibility for professional membership is an asset (i.e., CRSP, CIH, ROH).
• Experience in occupational hygiene or hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, silica, etc.) is an asset.
• Experience with abatement contractors is beneficial but not required.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication; proficiency with MS Office.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, unrestricted, with reliable insured vehicle.
• Ability to wear required PPE (respiratory protection, hard hat, hi‑vis, coveralls, boots, glasses).
• Adaptable, eager to expand your skills, and comfortable managing a busy workload.
• Team‑oriented, enthusiastic, and ready to take on responsibility.
• Motivated to grow within a leading global environmental consulting firm.

Compensation

• BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $29.00 – $38.90
• MB & ON: $26.40 – $36.90
• Atlantic Provinces & QC: $26.20 – $35.30

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .