Position Description

Reporting to the Project Managers (PMs/Sr. PMs) and Project Coordinators (PCs) of the Hazardous Building Materials (HM) Group, the Senior Occupational Health & Safety Technician (Sr. OHST) is required to take a leadership role in conducting field work to identify and assess building-related designated substances (such as asbestos, lead, mercury and silica) and other chemical, biological and environmental hazards (such as UFFI, mould, and PCBs) and in performing inspection and testing during remediation projects associated with the disturbance and removal of these materials.

Many of these projects may be considered large, complicated and high-profile, where a minimum level of field experience is required. The Sr. OHST is also responsible for generating technical reports associated with the completed field work (including design of remediation contract specifications, asbestos management programs, etc.), attending client-related meetings and assisting Sr.

PMs, PMs & PCs with various other activities as required and directed.

Essential Job Functions

- Receive project assignments from Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
- Conduct effective and accurate visual inspections, sample collection, on-site testing, assessment and monitoring to evaluate site conditions in accordance with scope of work/proposal and as directed by PMs/PCs.
- Perform assessment and sampling activities and use/calibrate equipment as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Submit samples to independent laboratories, citing proper analysis and turnaround time and maintaining proper chain of custody.
- Maintain sampling equipment in clean condition and in good working order.
- Prepare thorough written technical reports based on information gathered through field sampling and visual assessments based on SOPs, where available. Provide appropriate conclusions & recommendations based on interpretation of results in comparison to current regulatory limits, standards and guidelines.
- When assigned on a project-by-project basis, act as site lead for large, complicated,



and high-profile projects, working closely with and overseeing quality/consistency of field work of OHSTs.
- With guidance from the Project Manager/Project Coordinator, participate in site meetings and hold conversations with clients and remediation contractors to determine project needs and gather required project information.
- Perform administrative duties, including keeping project folders up-to-date and organized, accurate and timely completion of timesheets/expenses and provision of required information to PMs/PCs for project invoicing.
- Conduct any necessary laboratory analysis and participate in IRSST Fibre Counter Program, maintaining a valuable standing.

Education and Experience Requirements

- Minimum 2-5 years college Diploma in Environmental Building Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
- Minimum three (3) years as an OHST or similar work experience. Additional work experience considered an asset.
- Relevant professional designations (e.g. C. Tech, CRST, ROHT, OHST) and certifications considered an asset.
- Ability Requirements
- Must be available to work evenings, early mornings, and some weekends, as required by project schedules.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, BlueBeam, Adobe Acrobat, and Unanet A/E Clearview InFocus.
- Proficient in ability to read and interpret project drawings.
- Very good verbal and written communication skills.
- Very good technical competency in proper operation and use of various types of testing equipment.
- Very positive working knowledge of various sampling methodologies and pertinent Health & Safety regulations, standards and guidelines.




- Able to take the lead in site investigations and assessments and manage/direct the on-site work of other Safetech personnel involved in the project.
- Very good time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills necessary to oversee large, complicated, and high-profile projects or work on multiple projects concurrently.
- Very good initiative and self-motivation necessary to make recommendations, take action, and work with little direction.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays, when required.
- Excellent knowledge of asbestos-containing materials (ACM), including ACM identification, assessment, auditing procedures, and applicable sampling methodologies.
- Able to conduct ACM audits of existing building information and accurately verify and update information while on site.
- Proficient in using tablets, databases, and electronic tracking programs to enter, review, and update project and site information in real time.
- Able to collect bulk samples, where required, in accordance with established sampling procedures and applicable health and safety requirements.
- Able to accurately complete chain-of-custody documentation and review and interpret laboratory analytical results.
- Able to complete thorough photographic documentation of individual rooms, locations, materials, and site conditions as required.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when documenting, reviewing, and updating ACM information and project records.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage site documentation, sampling information, photographs, laboratory results, and other project records.

Pay: $23.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement

Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid drivers license and a vehicle?
- How many years of direct experience do you have?

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Occupational Health & Safety Technician (Mississauga)
🏢 Safetech Environmental
📍 Mississauga