Description
We are seeking a Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Technician to join our team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As a technician, you will support clients across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, helping them manage hazardous materials, protect worker health, and create safer, healthier buildings and workplaces.
Your Impact
- Support clients in maintaining compliance with occupational health, safety, construction, and environmental regulations through field assessments, monitoring programs, and clear documentation.
- Conduct building assessments for hazardous materials and designated substances, including asbestos, lead, and mould, collecting representative samples safely and accurately.
- Provide on-site inspection and oversight during hazardous materials remediation projects, including contractor monitoring, air sampling, and site reporting to support regulatory compliance and best practices.
- Perform occupational exposure assessments for chemical, biological, and physical hazards in diverse workplace environments, helping clients better understand and manage risk.
- Carry out indoor air quality and potable/drinking water investigations, documenting conditions and contributing to practical, evidence-based recommendations.
- Analyze airborne fibre samples and accurately interpret and report findings as part of asbestos and related hazardous materials assessment programs.
- Prepare clear, technically sound reports and data summaries that support informed decision-making by clients and project teams.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients while promoting a strong health and safety culture in every aspect of your work.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- College diploma or university degree in occupational hygiene, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Consulting experience, or equivalent education and knowledge, in occupational hygiene, environmental science, construction, or a related field.
- Understanding of occupational health and safety, construction, and environmental legislation in Nova Scotia and Canada, with the ability to apply regulatory requirements in the field.
- Experience conducting hazardous materials surveys, asbestos abatement monitoring, mould assessments, lead assessments, or related investigations.
- Strong data management capabilities and proficiency with Microsoft Excel for analysis of field and sampling data.
- Ability to perform fieldwork activities involving ladders, equipment operation, and sample collection, with accommodations available where required.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in the field while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to travel throughout Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work as required; valid driver's licence, access to transportation, and eligibility for Federal Reliability and/or Secret Clearance are considered assets.
Compensation
- $46,800 - $62,100