Hazardous Materials Professional

Overview Hazardous Materials Professional role at WSP in Canada — WSP has an opportunity for a Hazardous Materials Professional to join our team to provide hazardous materials assessment and abatement / remediation services to our clients. If you are interested in a career in occupational health and safety, have a strong interest in hazardous materials and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you. What you can expect to do here Visually assessing buildings for various hazardous materials including asbestos, lead, PCBs, mercury components, ozone-depleting substances, and suspect visible microbial growth and collecting bulk samples of suspect hazardous materials for laboratory analysis. Preparing hazardous materials building materials assessment reports. Developing hazardous materials management plans, safe work procedures, abatement specifications, and exposure control plans. Conducting hazardous materials condition assessments. Conducting hazardous material abatement / remediation inspections and air monitoring and preparing daily reports / project completion reports. Assisting with completion of other occupational hygiene projects, under the supervision and direction of a Certified Industrial Hygienist. Assisting clients with asset assessments, data management and compliance issues related to regulated materials. This position requires local and regional travel and regular out-of-town assignments up to two weeks in duration. Assignments may be in remote areas and under physically demanding conditions. Work could be indoors or outdoors. Light to moderate lifting may be required. What you’ll bring to WSP Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental diploma / certificate / degree an asset 2 to 7 years experience in hazardous materials survey and assessment required Hazardous materials training. WorkSafeBC Level S Surveyor Safety Training Certificate required. Other hazardous materials training (e.g. AHERA Building Inspector Course, Alberta Asbestos Worker Course, Hazardous Materials Technician Course, Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor Course, Mold Assessment and Remediation Course, etc.) an asset Experience in the consulting industry an asset Unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License valid in British Columbia, personal vehicle and a good driving record (drivers abstract required) Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Ability to adapt and work in a team environment as well as independently Flexibility with respect to remote work and travel. Willing and able to work rotational shifts, including being away from home for up to two weeks at a time. Salary range (in British Columbia): $55,400 to $88,400 The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. About Us WSP is one of the world\'s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). 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. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr