Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician

WSP in Canada; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 52,500 - 72,300; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician to work in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for ensuring client compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and will conduct inspections and assessments for hazardous materials across Ontario.

This position involves building assessments, on-site inspections, and providing clear reports for project managers. Strong knowledge of occupational hygiene and safety standards is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Completed a college diploma or university degree in occupational hygiene, environmental science, or related discipline.
• Experience or knowledge related to hazardous materials and designated substances.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for managing and manipulating data.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct building assessments for hazardous materials.
• Prepare clear reports and summaries based on field notes.

Skills

Occupational hygiene

Environmental science

Consulting experience

Microsoft Excel

Safety compliance

Education

College diploma or university degree in occupational hygiene

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

As a Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician, you’ll join a collaborative team of occupational/industrial hygienists, EHS compliance professionals, environmental assessment specialists and hazardous materials managers at WSP. You’ll work in a flexible hybrid environment, traveling within the Greater Toronto Area and across Ontario to support clients in managing hazardous materials, protecting worker health, and creating safer workplaces.

Your Impact

• Support clients in maintaining compliance with occupational health, safety, construction and environmental regulations by carrying out field assessments, monitoring programs and clear documentation.
• Conduct building assessments for hazardous materials and designated substances (including asbestos, lead and mould), using hand tools and ladders to safely collect representative samples from building materials.
• Provide on‑site inspection and oversight during hazardous materials remediation projects, including contractor monitoring, air sampling, and site reporting to help ensure regulatory and industry best‑practice compliance.
• Perform occupational exposure assessments for chemical, biological and physical hazards in a variety of workplace settings, helping clients understand and control worker exposures.
• Carry out indoor air quality and potable/drinking water quality investigations, documenting conditions and contributing to practical, evidence‑based recommendations.
• Analyze airborne fibre samples and accurately record, interpret and report results as part of asbestos and other fibre‑related assessment programs.
• Prepare clear, technically sound reports and data summaries based on comprehensive field notes, supporting project managers and clients in making informed decisions.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and clients, representing WSP professionally on site and in client meetings, while consistently promoting a strong health and safety culture.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• You have completed a college diploma or university degree in occupational hygiene, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• You bring consulting experience or equivalent education/knowledge in occupational hygiene, environmental science, construction or related fields, and you’re keen to keep growing your expertise.
• You have a solid understanding of occupational health and safety, construction and environmental legislation in Ontario, and are comfortable applying regulatory requirements in the field.
• You have experience or knowledge related to hazardous materials and designated substances (e.g., building surveys, asbestos abatement monitoring, mould or lead assessments) and ideally exposure to analyzing airborne fibre samples.
• You are confident working with data and digital tools, with strong Microsoft Excel skills for managing and manipulating sampling results and field data.
• You’re comfortable working with hand tools, using ladders, and lifting equipment or sample containers up to 50 pounds when needed.
• You are self‑motivated and organized, able to work independently in the field while also enjoying collaboration within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• You are willing and able to travel frequently within the GTA and across Ontario, including occasional overnight stays and some weekend work as project needs arise; you have access to a personal vehicle, a clean Driver’s Abstract, and are eligible for Federal Reliability and/or Secret Clearance status.

Compensation

The salary ranges align with WSP’s national pay transparency framework for this role’s level within Canada.

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $57,500 - 76,200
• MB & ON: $52,500 - 72,300
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $52,000 - 69,000

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.

Safety and Accessibility

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. We expect compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times, and client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details can be found on the company website. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve field work and may include remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather within safe and reasonable limits.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and offers accommodations on request for candidates in 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.

Hiring process: Only candidates selected will be contacted.