Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician

WSP is a leading professional services firm that shapes communities to advance humanity. As a Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician, you will support clients in managing hazardous materials and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations across various project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in maintaining compliance with occupational health, safety, construction and environmental regulations by carrying out field assessments, monitoring programs and clear documentation
• Conduct building assessments for hazardous materials and designated substances (including asbestos, lead and mould), using hand tools and ladders to safely collect representative samples from building materials
• Provide on-site inspection and oversight during hazardous materials remediation projects, including contractor monitoring, air sampling, and site reporting to help ensure regulatory and industry best-practice compliance
• Perform occupational exposure assessments for chemical, biological and physical hazards in a variety of workplace settings, helping clients understand and control worker exposures
• Carry out indoor air quality and potable/drinking water quality investigations, documenting conditions and contributing to practical, evidence-based recommendations
• Analyze airborne fibre samples and accurately record, interpret and report results as part of asbestos and other fibre-related assessment programs
• Prepare clear, technically sound reports and data summaries based on comprehensive field notes, supporting project managers and clients in making informed decisions
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and clients, representing WSP professionally on site and in client meetings, while consistently promoting a strong health and safety culture

Skills

• You have completed a college diploma or university degree in occupational hygiene, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline
• You bring consulting experience or equivalent education/knowledge in occupational hygiene, environmental science, construction or related fields, and you're keen to keep growing your expertise
• You have a solid understanding of occupational health and safety, construction and environmental legislation in Ontario, and are comfortable applying regulatory requirements in the field
• You have experience or knowledge related to hazardous materials and designated substances (e.g., building surveys, asbestos abatement monitoring, mould or lead assessments) and ideally exposure to analyzing airborne fibre samples
• You are confident working with data and digital tools, with strong Microsoft Excel skills for managing and manipulating sampling results and field data
• You're comfortable working with hand tools, using ladders, and lifting equipment or sample containers up to 50 pounds when needed
• You are self-motivated and organized, able to work independently in the field while also enjoying collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• You are willing and able to travel frequently within the GTA and across Ontario, including occasional overnight stays and some weekend work as project needs arise; you have access to a personal vehicle, a clean Driver's Abstract, and are eligible for Federal Reliability and/or Secret Clearance status

Benefits

• Flexible work, real balance
• Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP
• 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.

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