Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental • Niagara Falls, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking an Environmental Specialist for our Field Services team. As an Environmental Specialist, you will support our clients on-site by managing and facilitating their hazardous waste disposal services and shipments, utilizing Provincial & Federal regulations. Triumvirate Environmental provides leading organizations in life sciences and advanced manufacturing sectors, as well as publicly funded institutions in the higher education, healthcare and household hazardous waste sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management. At Triumvirate Environmental, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or College diploma in an environmental/chemistry related discipline or equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry;
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as individually.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional exchanges of information;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and implement strategies to achieve positive outcomes;
• Skilled in building strong, positive relationships with clients and colleagues;
• Ability to work overtime on as needed basis;
• Must be willing to work flexible days and hours throughout the work week and year in service of our household hazardous waste event programs: April 1 through October 31 – Wednesday to Sunday, November 1 through March 31 – Monday to Friday.
• Ability to complete a 2-to-3-year professional advancement program in hazardous waste management.
• Must be able to follow company personal protective equipment policies.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license;
• Must have a reliable form of transportation;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada without future sponsorship.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Prior successful experience in a customer service role.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of OHSA regulations as well as Triumvirate’s Health and Safety practices.
• Develop a high-level of Provincial and Federal regulatory expertise ensuring our client’s and the Company’s compliance needs are met (e.g. O. Reg 347 of the EPA and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act)
• Preparation of chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including segregation as per chemical compatibility and Provincial waste class codes, container labelling, and Provincial chain of custody / billing documentation preparation.
• Safe handling of hazardous waste containers on client sites, as well as loading/unloading of waste from vehicles;
• Safe operation of Triumvirate commercial vehicles (Class G) while transporting hazardous materials.
• Provide both technical expertise and labour related efforts at company hosted municipal Household Hazardous Waste events on weekends at locations throughout Ontario;
• Occasionally perform and document Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) audits for clients.
• Conduct spill response measures, including the assessment of the spills and cleanup efforts.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations involving hazardous materials.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• TONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications
• Mentorship & Career Succession Planning
• RRSP contribution program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level