Emergency Response Team Lead

QM Environmental; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental firm that prioritizes safety and integrity. As an Emergency Response Team Lead, you will lead operations, ensuring compliance and safety during critical incidents. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work with a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. If you're ready to take on challenges in dynamic environments and mentor others, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience leading emergency response operations in high-pressure situations.
• Strong background in hazardous materials and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations during emergency responses and ensure safety compliance.
• Develop and execute response strategies while mentoring team members.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Chemical handling

Hazardous waste transport

Incident Command System

Education

NFPA 472 Technician Level certification

Confined Space Entry & Rescue Certification

Rope Rescue Technician Level

Tools

Heavy equipment

Gas meters

Job description

Lead with purpose. Respond with impact.

QM Environmental, one of Canada’s leading civil and environmental service providers, is seeking a hands-on Emergency Response Team Lead to join our growing Emergency Response division in Victoria, BC. For over 30 years, QM has been trusted to manage incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous materials with industry-leading strategies, equipment, and integrity.

If you're a confident leader with operational experience and a passion for protecting people and the environment, we want to hear from you.

LIVE

What You will Do:

• Lead field operations and coordinate personnel and equipment during emergency responses
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies and enforce safe work practices
• Develop and execute defensive/offensive response strategies
• Complete administrative tasks and incident reporting
• Mentor and support team members, fostering ongoing training and development
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and be available for short-notice deployments
• Engage in physical, outdoor work in varied and potentially hazardous environments

WIN

What you bring to the table:

• Valid BC Driver’s License
• NFPA 472 Technician Level certification (or equivalent industry experience)
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations
• Willingness to travel and work flexible, dynamic shifts
• Confined Space Entry & Rescue Certification
• Rope Rescue Technician Level
• NFPA 472 Tank Car/Truck Specialist
• Experience with chemical handling, hazardous waste transport, and spill response
• Familiarity with the Incident Command/Management System
• Ability to work with heavy equipment, pumps, instrumentation (e.g., gas meters), and in industrial environments including heights and confined spaces

THRIVE

Why QM Environmental:

• Culture of safety and integrity in every project
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for career growth within a leading environmental firm
• Work with a diverse and supportive team committed to excellence

Pay range: $35 - $39 / Hour (overtime available)

Location: Victoria, BC

JOIN US: Ready to make an impact on the environment? Want to be part of a company making a difference, boots on the ground every day? Send your resume to [e-mail]. Come make a difference with a company who gets the job done the right way.

Learn More: Visit www.qmenv.com to explore our projects and company culture. View our current openings at https://www.qmenv.com/careers/available-opportunities/

About Us: QM Environmental, Canada’s premier Civil and Environmental firm, is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. With expertise in Demolition, Hazardous Materials Abatement, Emergency Response, and Environmental Remediation, we deliver turnkey, end-to-end solutions to complex projects nationwide.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

As proponents of Canada’s Black North Initiative, QM supports a culture of integrity, fairness, and ethical practices. We welcome applications from members of the BIPOC community, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those with diverse intersectional identities.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process and employment with QM Environmental.