Hazardous Materials & Hygiene Technician

WSP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Occupational Hygiene professional to conduct field assessments and monitoring for a range of clients across Canada. You will work with experienced teams and contribute to high-impact deliverables, combining field surveys with report preparation.

90% fieldwork and 10% office work, with travel across Alberta, Western and Northern Canada. Development through mentoring, training, and hands-on learning is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational hygiene or hazardous materials is preferred.
• Background with asbestos, lead, silica, or IAQ assessments is an asset.
• Ability to wear PPE and work in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite hygiene assessments and monitoring for clients.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports based on field data.
• Calibrate sampling equipment and identify site issues with recommendations.
• Travel across Alberta, Western and Northern Canada for fieldwork.
• Support health, safety, and quality programs within the team.

Skills

MS Office

Fieldwork

Report writing

Communication

Safety awareness

Driver’s license

Education

B.Sc./Environmental Technology diploma

ROHT/CIH/CRSP eligibility

Tools

Air sampling equipment

Job description

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The Opportunity

Build the future with us -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 is90% 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

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.