Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Specialist

WSP in Canada; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Career growth

Travel opportunities

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician to support clients across Atlantic Canada from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. You will conduct building assessments, collect samples (asbestos, lead, mould), and help ensure regulatory compliance with health and safety standards.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a flexible hybrid environment, with travel to project sites and client locations throughout Atlantic Canada, contributing to safer, healthier

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in occupational hygiene, environmental science, or related field.
• Experience or knowledge in Canadian occupational health and safety regulations.
• Experience conducting hazardous materials surveys and related investigations.
• Strong data handling and Excel skills.
• Ability to perform fieldwork and travel across Atlantic Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in maintaining compliance with occupational health and safety regulations through field assessments and documentation.
• Conduct building assessments for hazardous materials and designated substances; collect samples safely.
• Provide on-site inspection and oversight during hazardous materials remediation projects; monitor contractors and report findings.
• Perform exposure assessments for chemical, biological, and physical hazards in diverse environments.
• Conduct indoor air quality and water investigations; prepare clear data summaries for clients.

Skills

Occupational hygiene

Environmental science

Fieldwork

Regulatory knowledge

Data management

Education

Occupational hygiene degree

Environmental science degree

Job description

WSP in Canada is seeking a Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician to support clients across Atlantic Canada from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. You will conduct building assessments, collect samples (asbestos, lead, mould), and help ensure regulatory compliance with health and safety standards.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a flexible hybrid environment, with travel to project sites and client locations throughout Atlantic Canada, contributing to safer, healthier