01 Nov
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NHC 24/7
|
Ottawa
Work Description:
The Asbestos Mitigation Specialist is responsible for performing specialized asbestos abatement and supporting restoration and mitigation work in residential and commercial properties affected by fire, water, mould, and other environmental damage. This role includes the safe setup, containment, removal, cleaning, decontamination, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials in accordance with applicable procedures, project requirements, and health and safety standards. The specialist works with the Crew Lead and Project Manager and supports the restoration team as required.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Asbestos Abatement & Environmental Hazards:
- Perform asbestos abatement work, including Type 1 and Type 2 operations, and Type 3 operations when appropriately trained and certified.
2. Containment & Site Preparation:
- Set up regulated work areas, critical barriers, polyethylene containment, signage, and decontamination areas as required.
3. Safe Removal & Decontamination:
- Safely remove asbestos-containing materials using appropriate wet methods, tools, PPE, and respiratory protection.
- Clean and decontaminate work areas, tools, and equipment using approved procedures, including HEPA-filtered equipment where required.
- Package, label, handle, and prepare asbestos waste for proper disposal in accordance with applicable requirements.
4. Restoration & Mitigation Support:
- Assist with demolition, water damage, fire and smoke damage, mould remediation, board-ups, and other restoration activities when required.
5. Documentation & Site Controls:
- Follow project-specific asbestos procedures, work plans, and supervisor instructions.
- Document work completed, site conditions, and any hazards or concerns, and immediately report changes in site conditions.
6. Equipment & Facility Maintenance:
- Inspect, clean,
decontaminate, and maintain asbestos abatement equipment, PPE, respirators, and work areas.
7. Team Support:
- Work closely with the Crew Lead, Project Manager, consultants, and other restoration personnel as required.
- Perform other restoration, mitigation, and environmental tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies:
- Safety Focus
- Communication & Teamwork
- Attention to Detail & Ability to Work Under Pressure
Expectations:
- To be on time for your shift (Minimum 10 minutes before departure in the morning 6:20)
- To attend your shift each day
- To wear only approved work attire
- To do your work in a professional manner
- To comply with all policies of NHC 24/7 Inc. and report any hazards
- When on call you must respond to the dispatch within 5 minutes, you are expected to show up at the job location within 1.5 hours of the initial call from NHC. Failure to do so can result in immediate termination. Distance to job location will be considered as a factor. Standard is to leave the shop within 45 minutes of initial contact.
- Probationary period is for 3 months from the start date of this position.
Requirements:
- Ability to lift, move, and carry heavy materials and equipment.
- Comfortable working in physically demanding environments, including wet, dusty, confined, and controlled asbestos work areas.
- Willingness to work in emergency situations, including evenings and weekends when the on-call rotation applies.
- Robust attention to detail and commitment to following asbestos abatement procedures and restoration protocols.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, site-specific work plans, and safety procedures accurately.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to safety and proper use of PPE and respiratory protective equipment; ability to maintain a clean-shaven face where required for an effective respirator seal.
- Valid driver’s licence and clean driving record (if driving is required).
- Ability to pass a background check if required by clients or company policy.
- Required asbestos abatement training/certification appropriate to the work being performed; willingness to maintain and renew required training. IICRC or other restoration certifications are considered an asset.
- Previous hands-on asbestos abatement experience is required. Experience in restoration, demolition, construction, mould remediation, or environmental services is considered an asset.
Working Conditions:
- Flexible hours, with the possibility of evening and weekend work depending on emergencies and the on-call schedule.
- Frequent travel based on the location of restoration and asbestos abatement projects.
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record?
- Able to commute to Rockland every morning
Experience:
- Hands-on Asbestos-Abatement & Mitigation and Restoration: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English and French? (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Ministry-approved Asbestos Abatement Worker certification (required)
- Asbestos Abatement Supervisor certification (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Asbestos Mitigation Specialist (Ottawa)
🏢 NHC 24/7
📍 Ottawa