Environmental Services Technician

**Company Overview**

Canstar is a Canadian restoration company, owned and operated since we opened in 1985. We have branches both in BC and in AB. Canstar focuses on helping people after experiencing a fire, flood, or other structural trauma to their home/business.

We love taking part in community events and are pleased to help our furry friends by sponsoring the BCSPCA. We pride ourselves as being the best in the restoration industry by providing excellent service, prioritizing safety, and delivering a very high level of quality work to our customers.

**The Canstar Group of Companies**

The Canstar Group of Companies is comprised of four subsidiary companies; Canstar, ABK, NorHaz and Universal. Canstar, founded in 1985, is a leading Western Canadian full-service restoration provider with 6 branches across the British Columbia Lower Mainland and Alberta. Canstar offers a complete range of building and contents restoration services, including repairing fire, water, and storm damage. ABK Restoration has been an integral part of the Okanagan insurance restoration community for over 20 years, particularly serving Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton, and Summerland. Norhaz Solutions is a full-service hazardous materials removal company and operates out of all Canstar/ABK/Universal offices. From industrial and mining projects through to strata and residential claims, Norhaz removes hazardous materials of all kinds, in any size project. Universal operates out of four offices in Northern BC; Terrace, Smithers, Price George & Quesnel. With 19 years of local ownership, Universal combines in-depth local knowledge with the expertise and resources to deliver top-tier restoration and abatement services for claims of any scale. The Group proudly provides property restoration services to the insurance industry, stratas, schools, government, health care facilities, and more. With 14 offices, 150 vehicles, and over 350 restoration professionals, Canstar Group stands as the singular comprehensive solution for all restoration requirements within British Columbia and Alberta.

***Position Overview**

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.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Accurately complete timesheets and consumables
- Complete SSA
- Reviews detailed procedures
- Assist with decontamination unit and portable shower set up and take down
- Assist with removal of hazardous materials from building structures as defined in a project scope
- Assist with rreparing 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
- Daily completion of tracking paperwork, timecards, checkout forms and other necessary documents
- Assist with emergency services demo when required
- Re-stock supplies and equipment
- Ensure all relevant safety standards are followed according to Canstar/Norhaz and Work Safe BC requirements
- Health and Safety_
- Ensure that self and others adhere to Canstar’s health and safety practices and procedures
- Ensure good housekeeping is kept to perform work safely and efficiently
- Understand safety policies and protocols
- Ensure that self and others on site are wearing all required PPE, when required

**Who we are looking for**:
A personable and well-organized individual who pays attention to detail and has excellent data entry skills. Someone who has a professional manner and is able to interact with employers and vendors daily. Experienced in working in a fast
- paced environment. Other important attributes of a future Environmental Services Technician are:

- 1-2 years experience as a Hazmat Tech is considered an asset
- Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation is required
- Successful completion of criminal background check
- Ability to use a computer and a smart phone
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) and must have excellent customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work in personal protective equipment, including Tyvek suit and respirators for extended periods of time

Working Conditions:

- Travel within the Lower Mainland to visit Canstar branches and client offices is required (includes eastern Fraser Valley and Squamish-Pemberton Valley)
- Must be flexible to work overtime, evenings, and weekends on occasion

**Perks of working for Canstar**
- Competitive compensation
- Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
- Flexible hours and work from home opportunities
- Great company culture and career advancement opportunities
- Industry-related Tuition Re