Environmental Field Technician

**SUMMARY**:
Since 1994, Epoch Environmental Consulting has been committed to ensuring health and safety through inspection, material identification and risk assessment of hazardous materials -- primarily asbestos, lead and mold..

**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES**:

- Collecting information on work environments and conditions using a variety of filed data collection methods (i.e. observation, monitoring or sampling, etc) using approved AHERA, NIOSH (or OSHA) sampling collection methodologies;
- Conducting occupational hygiene assessments and hazardous materials assessments;
Conducting site inspection and air monitoring during hazardous materials remediation projects;
- Analyzing and interpreting collected data, documenting results and providing recommendations;
- Determining exposure concentrations at the site and comparing the results to established government standards, WorkSafe BC regulations and guidelines;
- Collecting and analyzing asbestos air and bulk material samples;
- Preparing daily field and air monitoring reports;
- Participating in a laboratory quality assurance/quality control program;
- testing and calibrating equipment;
- Occasional weekend and afterhours work is a requirement of this position, scheduled in rotation with co-workers.

**MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- Completion of a recognized post-secondary environmental, engineering or building technologist program, diploma or Bachelor’s degree;
- Related work experience is helpful but not required as all training will be provided;
- Valid BC Driver License mandatory with good driving record;
- Fluent in the English Language: written and verbal;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in customer service;
- Occasional weekend work and after hours call out to site are a requirement of this position and will be compensated accordingly. An on-call rotation schedule with other technicians is followed;
- Ability to tote heavy equipment up to 40 lbs or greater to and from project sites.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED**:

- Some knowledge and/or experience in the construction, demolition, renovation, or restoration industries.
- Word processing and/keyboarding skills;
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, be proactive, troubleshoot and be accountable for one's actions;
- Maintain a friendly and professional rapport with existing, new and prospective clients;
- Ability to work independently and manage time and priorities accordingly;
- Must have a smart phone with cellular data to communicate;
- Must have valid class 5 drivers license and clean driving record - car will be provided;
- Must be comfortable to comply with donning all PPE including masks, Tyvek suit and showering in a clean room for purposes of decontamination for high risk jobs.

**HOW TO APPLY: Out-of-province and out-of country applicants will NOT BE CONSIDERED**

PLEASE EMAIL AND ATTACH A COVERING LETTER AND RESUME with FIELD TECHNICIAN
(* 2 recent work references required);
- This position is for hire immediately;
- Comprehensive training program and mentoring will be provided with supervision;
- Probation period is 3 months;
- minimum 2-year commitment recommended to fully obtain competency;
- Health benefits program offered after 6 months.

**Salary**: $40,500.00-$53,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
employees don full PPE in the field.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person