Hazardous Materials Specialist

**WHY JOIN US?**

At Ambipar, we invest in our employees and take pride in fostering growth as you work towards a career in the environmental industry. We offer an energetic, dynamic, and supportive team environment, shaping you to be a leader in your role. Our dedication includes many perks, such as:

- Health & Dental benefits
- Health Spending Account
- RRSP Matching Program
- Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement
- Flex Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work From Home

**Ambipar Group** recently acquired Ridgeline Canada, which has resulted in a huge opportunity for growth and expansion into different areas of the environmental industry. Opportunity exists for international travel for work.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

We are seeking an **Intermediate Project Technologist** to support our Hazardous Building Materials Group out of Edmonton, AB.

**WHAT YOUR DAYS WILL LOOK LIKE**
- Complete assessments for asbestos, mould, and other hazardous building materials in commercial and industrial buildings and facilities.
- Assess building damages related to floods, water losses, smoke, and fire.
- Prepare detailed reports, document findings, drawings, and provide recommendations to address indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, and hazardous building materials concerns.
- Complete compliance inspections for abatement and restoration contractors undertaking asbestos, mould, lead and other hazardous building materials remediation work to document that work completed is in accordance with all applicable Provincial and Federal occupational health and safety regulations.
- Collect and analyze asbestos air samples.
- Conduct field work involving heights, confined spaces, abatement containments and construction sites.
- Assist project team to perform hazardous building materials assessments.
- Calibrate and maintain field sampling equipment.
- Develop field, draft, and final reports for submission to project manager or supervisor.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Diploma in occupational health and safety or construction, or Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years experience in related field.
- Ability to wear a half-face and full-face respirator, and any applicable PPE as required.
- Have access to a vehicle, and provide valid drivers license and insurance.
- Able to work outside core business hours, sporadic out of town projects and rotational weekends.
- Ability to work and travel as required for project needs.
- C.E.T. or related designations are an asset.
- Related post-secondary education is an asset.

**DESIRED SKILLS | IS THIS YOU?**
- Excellent leadership skills, strong analytical and strategic thinking.
- Strong verbal and written communication, and organizational skills with an ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, general and abatement contractors.
- Strong time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of environmental and health and safety legislation and guidelines.
- Coachable and display positive work attitude.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Workplace hazardous materials information systems: 2 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5M 2W1