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Job Title


Emergency Response Team Lead


Company : QM Environmental


Location : saskatoon, Saskatchewan


Created : 2025-06-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Lead with purpose. Respond with impact.QM Environmental, one of Canadas leading civil and environmental service providers, is seeking a hands-on Emergency Response Team Lead to join our growing Emergency Response division in Saskatoon, SK. For over 30 years, QM has been trusted to manage incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous materials with industry-leading strategies, equipment, and integrity.If you're a confident leader with operational experience and a passion for protecting people and the environment, we want to hear from you.LIVEWhat You will Do:As an ER Team Lead, you'll take charge in dynamic, high-stakes situations, guiding response teams to safely and efficiently mitigate environmental incidents. Your responsibilities include:Leading field operations and coordinating personnel and equipment during emergency responsesEnsuring full compliance with Health & Safety policies and enforcing safe work practicesDeveloping and executing defensive/offensive response strategiesCompleting associated administrative tasks and incident reportingMentoring and supporting team members and fostering ongoing training and developmentParticipating in a rotating on-call schedule and being available for short-notice deploymentsEngaging in physical, outdoor work in varied and potentially hazardous environmentsWINWhat you bring to the table:Valid Drivers LicenseNFPA 472 Technician Level certification (or equivalent industry experience)Strong leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure situationsWillingness to travel and work flexible, dynamic shiftsConfined Space Entry & Rescue CertificationRope Rescue Technician LevelNFPA 472 Tank Car/Truck SpecialistExperience with chemical handling, hazardous waste transport, and spill responseFamiliarity with the Incident Command/Management SystemAbility to work with heavy equipment, pumps, instrumentation (e.g., gas meters), and in industrial environments including heights and confined spacesTHRIVEWhy QM Environmental:Done Safely without Compromise company culture and approach to every project.Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.Career growth in a leading environmental firm.Work with a diverse and supportive team committed to excellence.JOIN US: Ready to make an impact on the environment? Want to be a part of a company making a difference, boots on the ground every day? Send your resume to careers@qmenv.com. Come make a difference with a company who gets the job done the right way.About Us: QM Environmental, Canadas premier Civil and Environmental firm, is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. With expertise in Demolition, Hazardous Materials Abatement, Emergency Response and Environmental Remediation, we deliver turnkey, end-to-end solutions to the most complex projects nationwide.OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONAs proponents of Canadas Black North Initiative, QM continues to support a culture of integrity, fairness and ethical practices. QM Environmental is a staunch advocate for diversity in all its forms, and especially welcomes applications from members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) community, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those of diverse intersectional identities.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as well as part of employment with QM Environmental.