Intermediate OHS Field Technician

Job title: Intermediate OHS Field Technician

Job description: At Golder, we thrive on challenges.

Golder is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture.

Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment?

Golder has a new opportunity for an Intermediate Occupational Hygiene Technician to join our Environmental Remediation team on a full-time basis based in Edmonton or Calgary. This position is approximately 70% field work, and 30% office-based. Travel outside of Calgary (up to three weeks at a time) will be required.

An overview of your role will include:

• Providing basic project coordination services, which will include:

• Initiating client contact for site access, health and safety orientations, etc.
• Preparing proposals with assistance from a Project Manager/Project Director
• Generating reports and correspondence
• Providing occupational hygiene and safety services and expertise, which will include:

• Conducting occupational hygiene and safety site assessments
• Conducting occupational hygiene monitoring for chemical, biological and physical hazards
• Conducting indoor air quality monitoring and assessments
• Providing hazardous materials management expertise, including:

• Conducting building assessments for hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, and mould
• Preparing, developing and tendering remediation specifications for hazardous material removal, including asbestos, lead, and mould
• Providing on-site inspection services for hazardous materials abatement and remediation projects, including contractor oversight, air sampling, and reporting
• Actively participating in and encouraging adherence to our Health and Safety program and industry best practice
• Conducting training programs
• Participating in the development and mentoring of junior technical staff
• All other duties as required

Qualifications

Qualifications – External

You will have a background in:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Sciences (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Occupational Hygiene Technologist or Hazardous Building Materials Professional with preference given to those applicants who have experience in the consulting field
• Certification or actively working towards the following designations: Certified Industrial or Occupational Hygienist (CIH or ROH), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist (ROHT)
• In depth knowledge of occupational health and safety
• Working knowledge of occupational hygiene practices including maintenance and calibration of field equipment
• Knowledge of building sciences and building systems (mechanical, structural, architectural) a definite asset
• Technical writing
• Experience in providing services and/or training in confined spaces and/or hazardous materials management considered an asset
• Proven ability to participate as part of a team of skilled professionals
• Demonstrated commitment to execute and deliver the highest quality service
• The ability to work weekends and evenings as required to meet project commitments
• Ability to balance/prioritize workload with several on-going field programs, and meet report deadlines
• The ability to travel and work on a rotational basis outside of the local office depending on project requirements
• Experience working in the consulting and/or construction business in a project management and client development role

Your benefits at Golder will include:

• Competitive benefits and remuneration packages
• Deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment
• Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
• On the job training, mentoring, and coaching
• Global projects and travel opportunities

One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Platinum member status 15 consecutive years

Renowned for technical excellence, Golder, now a member of WSP, is a leading, global consulting firm with over a half century of successful service to its clients. With over 165 offices in over 30 countries, Golder’s 6,500 professionals are driven by a passion to deliver results, offering unique specialized skills to address the ever-evolving challenges that earth, environment and energy present to clients across the infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing and power sectors.

Golder Associates Ltd. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), and all other applicable legislation. Golder will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities upon request.

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Company: Golder Associates

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Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 22:17:20 GMT