Hazmat Technician

This role is responsible for the efficient and safe removal of contaminates from residential and commercial buildings. You will be establishing a safe environment to complete the abatement process - hazardous material abatement includes the removal of asbestos, lead, mold, and other contamination due to disaster such as flood, fire and trauma. We are looking for someone with experience to fill a lead role. No experience? We will train

Wages between $19-$34/hour, depending on experience.

**What you'll be doing as a Hazmat Technician**
- Removal of hazardous materials from building structures as defined in a project scope
- Prepare hazardous materials for disposal as outline in detailed work procedures
- Preparation on job sites for HazMat work with includes assembling containments and sealing off work areas
- Establish negative air utilizing Hepa-Filtered Air Scrubbers
- Daily completion of tracking paperwork, timecards, checkout forms and other necessary documents
- Ensure all relevant safety standards are followed according to Canstar/Norhaz and Work Safe BC requirements

**Why join NorHaz as a Hazmat Technician?**

NorHaz Solutions Inc. is a dedicated full service hazardous materials removal and remediation company providing services to British Columbia. Combining industry-leading procedures and equipment, NorHaz consistently provides safe, cost effective, and regulatory-compliant removal services to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional clients alike. Our project team is one of the most experienced in the industry and has earned the trust of our clients through years of exceptional customer service and best-in-class results. NorHaz is focused on providing the right advice, planning and services in a cost-effective manner to ensure you can re-gain access to contaminated areas quickly and safely.

Our Environment is friendly, and we love to do company-wide fun things It’s never boring every day is something different We provide great learning opportunities to our employees

Our management and staff pride themselves on creating a working environment which is enjoyable, fast paced, and challenging. Our team responds to emergencies with speed, empathy and enthusiasm to ensure that our clients receive the best and most caring service in what are often very difficult times.

**You have**
- The ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
- You are able to work in personal protective equipment, including Tyvek suits and respirators for extended periods of time
- Capability to multitask and prioritize, and be a self-starter
- Experience using a computer and a smart phone
- Minimum 3 years experience with hazardous materials abatement for our lead role is preferred. We are open to training if you are new to the industry
- Must be able to read and understand all Hazmat documentation
- Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Satisfactory criminal record background check

**Where**

Coquitlam, BC, with travel throughout the Lower Mainland. Job sites are mostly indoors

**When**

Typical hours are 7:30am-4:00pm, with occasional overtime required

**How to apply**

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**_ We celebrate equality and diversity in the workplace. Our commitment is to ensure equity in employment, and we affirm and welcome applicants from all backgrounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and age, except as prescribed by law._**

Keywords: hazmat, abatement, environmental, technician, labourer, laborer, labour, labor, restoration, flood, fire, water damage