Environmental Specialist- Hazardous Materials & Industrial Hygiene

Position Reference #: 72499

Company (Client) Overview:

Our partnered client is in the construction sector and is seeking to welcome an Environmental Specialist- Hazardous Materials & Industrial Hygiene to their team in the Greater Toronto Area.

Job Title: Environmental Specialist- Hazardous Materials & Industrial Hygiene

Employment Type: Full-Time/ Permanent/Hybrid

Location: Greater Toronto Area

Compensation: The company offers an attractive salary and solid benefits.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, QSHE, the Environmental Specialist- Hazardous Materials & industrial Hygiene provides technical guidance on Environmental matters including hazardous materials, designated substances, and industrial hygiene to the various departments to support implementation of policies, procedures, best practices, the internal corporate system and support the company’s adherence to legal and regulatory.

A Primary of Specific Duties & Responsibilities Includes:

Environmental- Hazardous Materials & Designated Substances (75%)

Serve as the subject matter expert for all areas concerning environmental,

hazardous materials and designated substances.

Provide hazardous materials and asbestos surveys and associated

information to internal and external stakeholders.

Commission hazardous materials and asbestos reports.

Perform technical reviews and interpretation of hazardous materials and

asbestos surveys/reports submitted by consultants to ensure compliance and

accuracy of scope.

Manage the development, review, update, and implementation of the various

asbestos management programs across the country.

Prepare asbestos and mold removal scopes of work, including removal

procedures and quotes for removal.

Ensure demolition and rebuild projects that involve asbestos are completed

in compliance with appropriate legislation and manage their progress from

beginning to end.

Perform asbestos sampling and moisture/mold assessments for internal

management purposes.

Oversee water restoration activities and ensure drying activities are

adequately performed.

Periodically meet with Operations to address asbestos and other designated

substance concerns.

Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc site visits to address asbestos and mold

concerns, upon request.

Act as an on-call subject matter experts to other departments.

Work in close collaboration with other members of the hazardous

materials/industrial hygiene team to ensure all projects are proceeding as

planned.

Review applicable legislation on a regular basis to ensure compliance with

hazardous materials and designated substance regulations across Canada.

Industrial Hygiene (25%)

Serve as the subject matter expert for all areas concerning industrial

hygiene, including mold.

Manage the development, review, update, and implementation of mold

prevention activities.

Perform indoor air quality testing and associated investigations for

internal management purposes.

Develop, implement, and maintain formal programs for noise, silica, and

radon management

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure industrial

hygiene programs, including radon, silica, and lead, are being executed

properly.

Perform noise surveys and prepare reports for internal management

purposes, as required.

Calibrate and operate any industrial hygiene equipment required for

internal investigations.

Perform or arrange for the completion of respirator fit testing.

Periodically meet with other departments to address mold and indoor air

quality concerns.

Support the environmental risk and compliance branch of the department

when environmental

projects intersect industrial hygiene matters.

Conduct thorough and detailed reviews of industrial hygiene work scopes

and reports.

Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc site visits to address industrial hygiene and

mold concerns, upon request.

Use industrial hygiene equipment (i.e., moisture meters, air flow meters,

particle counters, noise dosimeters, etc.) to conduct internal

investigations and produce subsequent reports for risk management purposes

Incident Response

Intake all incidents and assist in incident investigations where hazardous

materials and industrial hygiene are concerned.

Recommend corrective actions and monitor their implementation following an

incident involving hazardous materials, including re-builds, air quality

testing, moisture testing, etc.

Analyze incidents for trends, non-conformity with the safety system or

opportunities for improved safety processes and report findings to the

Director, QSHE.

Form part of the Crisis Management Response Team, as required

To be considered for this role, the Environmental Specialist- Hazardous Materials & Industrial Hygiene Should have the following qualification:

University or college education with a focus in Environmental or OHS, or

hazardous materials or industrial hygiene, or similar discipline.

3 to 5 years of related experience, including conducting/reviewing

hazardous materials surveys, asbestos assessments, indoor air quality

reports, mold assessments, radon, silica, industrial hygiene, water

restoration, or other related field work, including the use of field

equipment.

Experience in hazardous materials consulting or industrial hygiene is a

strong asset.

Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) and Fire and Smoke Restoration

Technician (FSRT)certifications, or willingness to obtain.

PMP, CRST, ROH, ROHT, and/or OHST designation is a strong asset.

Strong grasp of Environmental and hazardous material legislation and

regulations

Experience with and knowledge of compliance frameworks for environment.

Experience with and knowledge of compliance frameworks for health & safety

is a strong asset

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Excellent project management skills, including time management and

delivering on multiple deadlines.

Excellent organization, negotiation, presentation, and communication

skills.

Friendly, outgoing, and personable attitude.

Proficient Microsoft Office skills are required. • Valid driver’s license

and continuous access to a reliable vehicle.

Hybrid working environment with the ability to work from the Toronto

office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Reliable access to high-speed internet when working remotely.

~10% travel across Canada, ~25% travel across Greater Toronto Area.

How to apply?

You can apply by submitting your resume and cover letter directly to

Please indicate the position reference number in your email subject line.

QEOSH Staffing & Recruitment Inc. is Canada’s Exclusive Health & Safety Staffing & Recruitment. We are dedicated to employment equity and encourage applications from people of all genders, persons with disabilities, racial/visible minorities, and indigenous peoples. At QEOSH, we are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)