Hazardous Materials & Hygiene Technician at WSP, Edmonton, AB

About the role

Join WSP, a global leader in engineering and environmental consulting, as a Hazardous Materials & Hygiene Technician in Edmonton, Alberta. This is an exceptional opportunity to build the future with us, working closely within our dedicated Occupational Hygiene and Safety team. You will apply your valuable technical skills to conduct onsite assessments and monitoring for a diverse range of public and private clients. WSP is committed to your professional development, offering robust support through experienced technicians, project managers, and senior practitioners, alongside mentoring, comprehensive safety and technical training, and hands-on learning opportunities. This role is predominantly fieldwork, involving travel across Alberta, Western, and Northern Canada, making you a vital pathfinder and impact maker within our Visioneers community.

Details

In this pivotal role, your primary impact will involve applying your technical knowledge of methods, regulations, equipment, and procedures to support various projects. You will conduct thorough occupational hygiene and hazardous material assessments, including detailed evaluations for asbestos, mold, lead, and PCB. Responsibilities also include collecting samples, interpreting complex data, and preparing clear, accurate reports, ensuring all analyses align with relevant legislation and industry guidelines. You will supervise asbestos abatement activities and complete essential air quality assessments, encompassing IAQ, welding fume, and noise monitoring. Liaising directly with clients will be crucial to ensure their health, safety, and hygiene needs are consistently met. This position offers a chance to collaborate across disciplines, contributing to high-impact client deliverables while participating actively in WSP’s Health, Safety, and Quality programme and ongoing technical training.

At WSP, we are driven by purpose and committed to advancing humanity by shaping communities. We bring brilliant people together – engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts – who share a common passion for redefining what’s possible. As a proudly Canadian company operating globally, WSP fosters a collaborative culture where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. We empower our people to challenge the status quo and tailor their careers to match their ambitions, making a lasting positive impact. We invest in our people through continuous technical training and ensure a strong focus on safety in all operations. If you are adaptable, eager to expand your skills, and motivated to grow within a leading global environmental consulting firm, we encourage you to make your mark with WSP and join a workforce filled with genuinely good people doing humbly important work across Canada.