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Junior Hazardous Materials Professional - BC Job Description LANGLEY, VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, KAMLOOPS, BURNABY, KELOWNA, PRINCE GEORGE WSP has an opportunity for a junior level Hazardous Materials Professional to join our team to provide hazardous materials assessment and abatement/remediation services to our clients. If you are interested in a career in occupational health and safety, have a strong interest in hazardous materials, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you. What you can expect to do here: Reporting to the Occupational Hygiene and Safety Group Manager, your responsibilities may include but wont necessarily be limited to: Visually assessing buildings for various hazardous materials including asbestos, lead, PCBs, mercury components, ozone-depleting substances, and suspect visible microbial growth and collecting bulk samples of suspect hazardous materials for laboratory analysis. Preparing hazardous materials building materials assessment reports. Developing hazardous materials management plans, safe work procedures, abatement specifications, and exposure control plans. Conducting hazardous materials condition assessments. Conducting hazardous material abatement/remediation inspections and air monitoring and preparing daily reports/project completion reports. Assisting with completion of other occupational hygiene projects, under the supervision and direction of a Certified Industrial Hygienist. Assisting clients with asset assessments, data management, and compliance issues related to regulated materials. This position requires local and regional travel and regular out-of-town assignments up to two weeks in duration. Assignments will at times be in remote areas and under physically demanding conditions. Work could be indoors or outdoors. Light to moderate lifting may be required. What youll bring to WSP: Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental diploma/certificate/degree an asset. 1 to 2 years experience in health and safety/hazardous materials required. Hazardous materials training. WorkSafeBC Level S Surveyor Safety Training Certificate required. Other hazardous materials training (e.g. AHERA Building Inspector Course, Alberta Asbestos Worker Course, Hazardous Materials Technician Course, Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor Course, Mould Assessment and Remediation Course, etc.) an asset. Experience in the consulting industry an asset. Unrestricted Class 5 Drivers License valid in British Columbia, personal vehicle, and a good driving record (drivers abstract required). Enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to adapt and work in a team environment as well as independently. Flexibility with respect to remote work and travel. Willing and able to work rotational shifts, including being away from home for up to two weeks at a time. Salary range (in British Columbia): $55,400 to $76,200 The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. Job Info Job Identification 65725 Locations: Various locations in BC Posting Date: 01/29/2025, 08:37 PM About Us WSP is one of the world''s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future-proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks. At WSP: We value our people and our reputation. We are locally dedicated with international scale. We are future-focused and challenge the status quo. We foster collaboration in everything we do. We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. 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. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr