Hazardous Materials & Hygiene Technician

WSP
Edmonton, Winnipeg
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeCAD 262,000 - 38,900Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesSkills: ["Communication","Interpersonal skills","Verbal communication","Written communication","Teamwork"]

Conduct onsite occupational hygiene and hazardous materials assessments for public and private clients, including asbestos surveys, mold/lead/PCB evaluations, air quality checks, and routine and non-routine monitoring decisions with guidance from project leadership. Prepare, calibrate, and use sampling equipment; collect samples, interpret data, and produce clear reports; supervise abatement activities and recommend corrective actions. Balance ~90% fieldwork with ~10% office work, with travel across Alberta and Western/Northern Canada.

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Hazardous Materials & Hygiene Technician

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Job Summary

Conduct onsite occupational hygiene and hazardous materials assessments for public and private clients, including asbestos surveys, mold/lead/PCB evaluations, air quality checks, and routine and non-routine monitoring decisions with guidance from project leadership. Prepare, calibrate, and use sampling equipment; collect samples, interpret data, and produce clear reports; supervise abatement activities and recommend corrective actions. Balance ~90% fieldwork with ~10% office work, with travel across Alberta and Western/Northern Canada.
Location: Edmonton, Winnipeg
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct onsite assessments and monitoring for public and private clients using technical methods, equipment, and procedures.
  • •Prepare and calibrate sampling equipment; collect samples, interpret results, and produce clear, accurate reports.
  • •Perform occupational hygiene and hazardous material assessments, including asbestos surveys and evaluations for mold, lead, and PCB.
  • •Supervise asbestos abatement activities and complete air quality assessments (e.g., IAQ, welding fume, noise).
  • •Liaise with clients to ensure health, safety, and hygiene needs are met, including potential evening/overnight/weekend work.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 262,000 - 38,900

Key Requirements

  • •Secondary education is an asset, including relevant Occupational Hygiene Technician certificate or diplomas (e.g., Environmental Technology, Civil Engineering).
  • •Eligibility for professional membership is an asset (e.g., CRSP, CIH, ROH).
  • •Experience in occupational hygiene or hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, silica, etc.) is an asset.
  • •Comfort wearing required PPE (respiratory protection, hard hat, hi-vis, coveralls, boots, glasses).
  • •Valid Class 5 driver’s license (unrestricted) with a reliable insured vehicle.
Experience:Occupational hygieneHazardous materialsAsbestosLeadMoldSilicaAbatement
Skills:CommunicationInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeamwork
Licenses:Class 5 driver's license
Certifications:Occupational Hygiene Technician certificateROHTCRSTCRSPCIHROH
Tech Stack:MS Office

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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