Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician
Conduct hazardous material assessments and occupational hygiene field work.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician role supports clients across the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa and Southwestern Ontario, helping them manage hazardous materials, protect worker health and create safer buildings. You will join a collaborative team of occupational hygienists, EHS compliance professionals, environmental assessors and hazardous‑materials managers. The position operates in a flexible hybrid model and requires travel to a variety of project sites throughout Ontario. You will report to project managers and engage directly with clients on‑site. Key responsibilities include conducting field assessments and monitoring programs to ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, construction and environmental regulations. You will perform building surveys for asbestos, lead and mould, collect samples safely, and oversee remediation projects through contractor monitoring and air sampling. The role also involves occupational exposure assessments for chemical, biological and physical hazards, as well as indoor‑air and drinking‑water investigations. Analyzing airborne fibre samples, interpreting results and preparing clear technical reports are essential tasks. Building strong relationships with colleagues and clients while promoting a health‑and‑safety culture is expected.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸field assessments
- ▸building surveys
- ▸sample collection
- ▸remediation monitoring
- ▸exposure assessment
- ▸technical reporting
What You Bring
• Completed college diploma or university degree in occupational hygiene, environmental science, engineering or related field. • Consulting experience or equivalent knowledge in occupational hygiene, environmental science or construction. • Strong understanding of Ontario occupational health, safety, construction and environmental legislation. • Experience with hazardous materials surveys, asbestos monitoring, mould or lead assessments, and preferably airborne fibre analysis. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel for managing sampling data. • Ability to use hand tools, ladders and lift sample containers up to 50 lb. • Self‑motivated, organized and capable of independent field work while collaborating in multidisciplinary teams. • Willingness to travel frequently across the GTA and Ontario, with personal vehicle, clean Driver’s Abstract and eligibility for Federal Reliability/Secret clearance.
Requirements
- ▸college degree
- ▸consulting experience
- ▸ontario legislation
- ▸hazardous materials
- ▸microsoft excel
- ▸security clearance
Benefits
WSP offers a competitive salary aligned with its national pay‑transparency framework, ranging from $52,500 to $76,200 CAD depending on location. As a Top 100 Canadian employer, the firm provides global mentorship, limitless career growth, flexible work arrangements and a culture that values inclusion and work‑life balance. If you are driven by purpose and impact, apply now to help shape safer, healthier workplaces and communities. • Competitive salary range ($52,500‑$76,200 CAD depending on province) aligned with WSP’s pay transparency framework. • Opportunities for career growth, mentorship and international mobility. • Flexible work arrangements supporting work‑life balance. • Inclusive culture that welcomes applicants with disabilities and values employment equity.
Work Environment
Field