Job Description

You are joining our Occupational Hygiene and Safety team, working closely with industrial occupational hygienists, hazardous materials specialists, professionals, and technologists to conduct onsite assessments and monitoring for a range of public and private clients. You’ll be supported by experienced technicians, project managers, and senior practitioners, with opportunities to quickly grow your autonomy. WSP invests in your development through mentoring, safety and technical training, job shadowing, and hands‑on learning. This role is 90% fieldwork / 10% office, with travel across Alberta, Western, and Northern Canada. Paid overtime is available. You’ll conduct field surveys, prepare reports, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to high‑impact client deliverables.

Your Impact

- Apply technical knowledge of methods, regulations, equipment, and procedures.
- Make routine and non‑routine decisions with guidance from your Project Manager.
- Support projects by preparing and calibrating sampling equipment and identifying site issues with recommended corrective actions.
- Conduct occupational hygiene and hazardous material assessments, including asbestos, mold, lead, and PCB evaluations.
- Collect samples, interpret data, and prepare clear, accurate reports.
- Analyze results against legislation and industry guidelines.
- Supervise asbestos abatement activities.
- Complete air quality assessments (IAQ, welding fume, noise, etc.).
- Liaise with clients to ensure health, safety, and hygiene needs are met.
- Participate in WSP’s Health, Safety,



and Quality program and ongoing technical training.
- Accommodate client schedules, including potential evening, overnight, and weekend work.

The Skills That Set You Apart

- Secondary Education is an asset and may include Occupational Hygiene Technician certificate (ROHT, CRST, etc.), diploma (Environmental Technology, Civil Engineering), technical/trade education, or B.Sc.
- Eligibility for qualified membership is an asset (i.e., CRSP, CIH, ROH).
- Experience in occupational hygiene or hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, silica, etc.) is an asset.
- Experience with abatement contractors is beneficial but not required.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication; proficiency with MS Office.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license, unrestricted, with reliable insured vehicle.
- Ability to wear required PPE (respiratory protection, hard hat, hi‑vis, FR coveralls, boots, glasses).
- Adaptable, eager to expand your skills, and comfortable managing a busy workload.
- Team‑oriented, enthusiastic, and ready to take on responsibility.
- Motivated to grow within a leading global environmental consulting firm.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $29.00 – $38.90 per hour
MB & ON: $26.40 – $36.90 per hour
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $26.20 – $35.30 per hour

EEO and Accessibility

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. 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.

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📌 Hazardous Materials & Hygiene Technician (Winnipeg)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 Winnipeg