Junior Hazardous Materials Professional - BC

WSP in Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Hazardous Materials Professional to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting assessments of buildings for hazardous materials, preparing detailed reports, and developing management plans. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in various locations across British Columbia, including remote areas, and requires a commitment to safety and technical excellence. If you are passionate about occupational health and safety and eager to make a difference in environmental protection, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in health and safety/hazardous materials required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for hazardous materials in buildings.
• Prepare reports and develop management plans for hazardous materials.

Skills

Hazardous Materials Training

Occupational Health and Safety

Interpersonal Communication

Report Writing

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

WorkSafeBC Level S Surveyor Safety Training Certificate

Job description

Junior Hazardous Materials Professional - BC

BC, Canada

Job Description

VANCOUVER, LANGLEY, VICTORIA, KAMLOOPS, FORT ST. JOHN

WSP has an opportunity for a junior 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.

What you can expect to do here:

• 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.
• 1 to 2 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.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $54,000 - $74,300

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 62359
• Locations 840 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2S9, CA 10803 91st Ave Unit A Fort St. John, British Columbia V1J 6L3 Canada, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6L3, CA 301 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A3, CA 20339 96th Ave, Langley, BC, V1M 0E4, CA 3600 Uptown Boulevard, Victoria, BC, V8Z 0B9, CA
• Posting Date 10/16/2024, 08:34 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, 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.

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.