WSP is a leading professional services firm dedicated to shaping communities and advancing humanity. In this role, you will support clients in managing hazardous materials and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, while working collaboratively with a team of experts in a flexible hybrid environment.
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
Skills
- You have completed a college diploma or university degree in occupational hygiene, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline
- You bring consulting experience or equivalent education/knowledge in occupational hygiene, environmental science, construction or related fields, and you're keen to keep growing your expertise
- You have a solid understanding of occupational health and safety, construction and environmental legislation in Ontario, and are comfortable applying regulatory requirements in the field
- You have experience or knowledge related to hazardous materials and designated substances (e.g., building surveys, asbestos abatement monitoring, mould or lead assessments) and ideally exposure to analyzing airborne fibre samples
- You are confident working with data and digital tools, with strong Microsoft Excel skills for managing and manipulating sampling results and field data
- You're comfortable working with hand tools, using ladders, and lifting equipment or sample containers up to 50 pounds when needed
- You are self-motivated and organized, able to work independently in the field while also enjoying collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
- You are willing and able to travel frequently within the GTA and across Ontario, including occasional overnight stays and some weekend work as project needs arise; you have access to a personal vehicle, a clean Driver's Abstract, and are eligible for Federal Reliability and/or Secret Clearance status
Benefits
- Flexible work, real balance
- Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP
- 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.
Company Overview
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. It was founded in 1959, and is headquartered in Montreal, QC, CA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.wsp.com/en-ca.