Intermediate Hazardous Materials Professional - AB

WSP in Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Hazardous Materials Professional to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting assessments for hazardous materials, preparing detailed reports, and developing management plans. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values inclusion and innovation, while also enjoying flexible work options and a supportive corporate culture. If you're passionate about occupational health and safety and eager to make a difference, this position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced setting while contributing to meaningful projects across Canada.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years’ experience in health and safety/hazardous materials required.
• Hazardous materials training and consulting experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for hazardous materials and prepare reports.
• Develop management plans and conduct inspections and air monitoring.

Skills

Hazardous Materials Assessment

Occupational Health and Safety

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Excellence

Education

Diploma/Certificate/Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental

Tools

WorkSafeBC Level S Surveyor Safety Training Certificate

Personal Vehicle

Job description

Intermediate Hazardous Materials Professional - AB

AB, Canada

Job Description

CALGARY OR EDMONTON

WSP has an opportunity for an intermediate 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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• Enhance the world around you - WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and open to your ideas.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture filled with genuinely good people.

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

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

Reporting to the BC Occupational Hygiene and Safety Group Manager, your responsibilities will include but not 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 may 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 8 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).
• Enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• 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.

#62351 #WSPEMBC

Job Info

• Job Identification 62351
• Locations 10909 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3L9, CA 237 - 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 4K3, CA
• Posting Date 10/16/2024, 08:37 PM

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.

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.

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.