Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician

About the Role

Your Impact Starts Here – are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding environmental health and safety challenges in the industry? In this role you will support clients across the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa and Southwestern Ontario, helping them manage hazardous materials, protect worker health, and create safer, healthier buildings and workplaces. You will support clients in maintaining compliance with occupational health, safety, construction and environmental regulations by carrying out field assessments, monitoring programs and clear documentation. This includes conducting building assessments for asbestos, lead and mould, providing on‑site inspection and oversight during remediation projects, performing occupational exposure assessments, and investigating indoor air quality and drinking‑water quality. You will also analyze airborne fibre samples, prepare technically sound reports and data summaries, and help clients make informed decisions. • Conduct building assessments for hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, mould) and safely collect samples. • Perform on‑site inspections and oversight during hazardous‑material remediation, including contractor monitoring and air sampling. • Carry out occupational exposure assessments for chemical, biological and physical hazards. • Investigate indoor air quality and potable water quality, providing evidence‑based recommendations. • Analyze airborne fibre samples and produce accurate reports for asbestos and fibre assessments. • Prepare technical reports and data summaries to support project managers and clients. • Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients while promoting a strong health‑and‑safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸building assessments
• ▸on‑site inspections
• ▸exposure assessments
• ▸air quality
• ▸sample analysis
• ▸technical reporting

What You Bring

The ideal candidate has completed a college diploma or university degree in occupational hygiene, environmental science, environmental engineering or a closely related discipline, and brings consulting experience or equivalent knowledge in occupational hygiene, environmental science or construction. A solid understanding of Ontario occupational health and safety, construction and environmental legislation, experience with hazardous‑material surveys and preferably exposure to airborne fibre analysis are required. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, comfort using hand tools, ladders and lifting up to 50 lb, self‑motivation, ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, and willingness to travel frequently across Ontario are essential. If you are driven by purpose and impact, apply now to help shape safer, healthier workplaces and communities with WSP. We value our people, our reputation, local dedication with international scale, future focus, collaboration, an empowering culture and accountability. Health and safety is a core value, and candidates must be able to perform key physical tasks and work in varied environmental conditions. • Hold a college diploma or university degree in occupational hygiene, environmental science, engineering or a related field. • Demonstrate knowledge of Ontario occupational health, safety, construction and environmental legislation. • Experience with hazardous‑material surveys, asbestos monitoring, mould or lead assessments preferred. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using hand tools, ladders and lifting up to 50 lb. • Willingness to travel frequently across the GTA and Ontario, with personal vehicle, clean driver’s abstract and eligibility for Federal Reliability/Secret clearance.

Requirements

• ▸degree
• ▸oh&s
• ▸asbestos
• ▸excel
• ▸hand tools
• ▸clearance

Benefits

As a Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician you will join a collaborative team of occupational/industrial hygienists, EHS compliance professionals, environmental assessment specialists and hazardous materials managers. You will work in a flexible hybrid environment with the opportunity to travel to a variety of project sites and office locations across Ontario. Why choose WSP? We are a proudly Canadian top‑100 employer with over 65,000 team members worldwide and more than 12,000 in Canada, offering limitless opportunities, flexible work arrangements, mentorship, and a culture that values balance, collaboration and empowerment. We are committed to shaping communities, advancing humanity and supporting your growth. Compensation follows WSP’s national pay transparency framework with salary ranges of $57,500‑$76,200 in AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT, $52,500‑$72,300 in MB & ON, and $52,000‑$69,000 in NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC. Final salary may vary based on education, experience, certifications, seniority, location and business needs. WSP welcomes applications from people with disabilities and provides accommodations on request. We are committed to employment equity and expect all employees to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment policy and client HSE policies at work sites. • Competitive salary range $52,500‑$76,200 depending on province, with transparent pay framework. • Flexible hybrid work arrangements, opportunities for growth, mentorship and global collaboration. • Inclusive, equity‑focused culture that supports accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

Work Environment

Field