Hazardous Materials Professional (Intermediate to Experienced) - BC

WSP in Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Hazardous Materials Professional to join their team in Burnaby, BC. The role involves hazardous materials assessment and remediation services, with responsibilities including inspecting buildings and preparing reports. Candidates should have significant experience in health and safety, relevant training, and strong communication skills. The company offers attractive pay, flexible work options, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years’ experience in health and safety / hazardous materials.
• WorkSafeBC Level S Surveyor Safety Training Certificate required.
• Unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License valid in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Visually assess buildings for hazardous materials and collect samples.
• Prepare building materials assessment reports.
• Conduct hazardous materials condition assessments.

Skills

Hazardous materials training

Strong computer skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Ability to adapt and work in a team

Education

Occupational Health and Safety diploma/certificate/degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Hazardous Materials Professional (Intermediate to Experienced) - BC

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Job Description

LANGLEY, VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, KAMLOOPS, BURNABY, KELOWNA, PRINCE GEORGE

WSP has an opportunity for an intermediate to experienced level Hazardous Materials Professional to join our team to provide hazardous materials assessment and abatement / remediation services to our clients.

Job Description

LANGLEY, VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, KAMLOOPS, BURNABY, KELOWNA, PRINCE GEORGE

WSP has an opportunity for an intermediate to experienced level Hazardous Materials Professional to join our team to provide hazardous materials assessment and abatement / remediation services to our clients.

If you are interested in a career in occupational health and safety, have a strong interest in hazardous materials and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here :

Reporting to the BC Occupational Hygiene and Safety Group Manager, your responsibilities will include but won’t necessarily be limited to :

Visually assessing buildings for various hazardous materials including asbestos, lead, PCBs, mercury components, ozone-depleting substances, and suspect visible microbial growth and collecting bulk samples of suspect hazardous materials for laboratory analysis.

Preparing hazardous materials building materials assessment reports.

Developing hazardous materials management plans, safe work procedures, abatement specifications, and exposure control plans.

Conducting hazardous materials condition assessments.

Conducting hazardous material abatement / remediation inspections and air monitoring and preparing daily reports / project completion reports.

Assisting with completion of other occupational hygiene projects, under the supervision and direction of a Certified Industrial Hygienist.

Assisting clients with asset assessments, data management and compliance issues related to regulated materials

This position requires local and regional travel and regular out-of-town assignments up to two weeks in duration. Assignments will at times be in remote areas and under physically demanding conditions. Work could be indoors or outdoors. Light to moderate lifting may be required.

What you’ll bring to WSP :

Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental diploma / certificate / degree an asset

3 to 7 years’ experience in health and safety / hazardous materials required

Hazardous materials training. WorkSafeBC Level S Surveyor Safety Training Certificate required. Other hazardous materials training (e.g. AHERA Building Inspector Course, Alberta Asbestos Worker Course, Hazardous Materials Technician Course, Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor Course, Mould Assessment and Remediation Course, etc.) an asset

Experience in the consulting industry an asset

Unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License valid in British Columbia, personal vehicle and a good driving record (drivers abstract required)

Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence

Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skill

Ability to adapt and work in a team environment as well as independently

Flexibility with respect to remote work and travel.

Willing and able to work rotational shifts, including being away from home for up to two weeks at a time. (one / two week out of town work on long term rotation).

Salary range (in British Columbia) : $64,300 to $102,600

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

We value our people and our reputation

We are locally dedicated with international scale

We are future focused and challenge the status quo

We foster collaboration in everything we do

We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note :

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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