Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician

WSP•Markham, ON

12d•CA$52,500 - CA$72,300•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports clients across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Ontario in managing hazardous materials, protecting worker health, and creating safer, healthier buildings and workplaces. The Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician will join a collaborative team of occupational/industrial hygienists, EHS compliance professionals, environmental assessment specialists, and hazardous materials managers. The position offers a flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities to travel to various project sites and office locations across Ontario.

Requirements

Completed a college diploma or university degree in occupational hygiene, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Consulting experience or equivalent education/knowledge in occupational hygiene, environmental science, construction or related fields.
Solid understanding of occupational health and safety, construction and environmental legislation in Ontario, and comfortable applying regulatory requirements in the field.
Experience or knowledge related to hazardous materials and designated substances (e.g., building surveys, asbestos abatement monitoring, mould or lead assessments).
Confident working with data and digital tools, with strong Microsoft Excel skills for managing and manipulating sampling results and field data.
Comfortable working with hand tools, using ladders, and lifting equipment or sample containers up to 50 pounds when needed.
Self-motivated and organized, able to work independently in the field while also enjoying collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.
Willing and able to travel frequently within the GTA and across Ontario, including occasional overnight stays and some weekend work as project needs arise.
Access to a personal vehicle, a clean Driver’s Abstract.
Eligible for Federal Reliability and/or Secret Clearance status.

Nice To Haves

Ideally exposure to analyzing airborne fibre samples.

Responsibilities

Support clients in maintaining compliance with occupational health, safety, construction and environmental regulations by carrying out field assessments, monitoring programs and clear documentation.
Conduct building assessments for hazardous materials and designated substances (including asbestos, lead and mould), using hand tools and ladders to safely collect representative samples from building materials.
Provide on-site inspection and oversight during hazardous materials remediation projects, including contractor monitoring, air sampling, and site reporting to help ensure regulatory and industry best-practice compliance.
Perform occupational exposure assessments for chemical, biological and physical hazards in a variety of workplace settings, helping clients understand and control worker exposures.
Carry out indoor air quality and potable/drinking water quality investigations, documenting conditions and contributing to practical, evidence-based recommendations.
Analyze airborne fibre samples and accurately record, interpret and report results as part of asbestos and other fibre-related assessment programs.
Prepare clear, technically sound reports and data summaries based on comprehensive field notes, supporting project managers and clients in making informed decisions.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and clients, representing WSP professionally on site and in client meetings, while consistently promoting a strong health and safety culture.