Occupational Health and Safety Technician - Kitchener, Ontario

Location: 100 Hanson Ave, Kitchener, ON N2C 2E2 

Pay: CA$40,000.00-CA$45,000.00 per year 

Job description: 

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

Safetech Environmental Limited is a leading environmental consulting firm dedicated to assessing, inspecting, and testing hazardous building materials and environmental hazards. Our mission is to deliver expert services efficiently and cost-effectively, supporting our clients in creating safer indoor environments. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Reporting to the Regional Manager (RM) and Project Managers (PMs) for southwestern Ontario operations, the OH&S Technician (OH&ST) will be required to work within a range of company service offerings as the office is a multidisciplinary team providing all service offerings to clientele within the southwestern Ontario region. The OH&ST is required to take the lead in and conduct field work, perform inspection and testing and generate technical reports associated with hazardous materials (asbestos, lead and other designated substances), insurance and disaster restoration (water damage, sewage contamination, mould contamination, smoke/fire claims), occupational hygiene (chemical, physical and biological hazards); and, environmental (soil and water contamination, spill clean-ups, monitoring wells). The OH&ST will be required to assist the RM and PMs with various other activities as required and directed. The OH&ST may also be required to attend client-related meetings, assist with business development initiatives and complete general administration duties related to daily office operations and staff functions. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

· Receive project assignments from the Regional Manager and Project Managers. 

· When required, assist the RM and PMs with proposal generation and project budgeting. 

· 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 as directed by RM/PMs. 

· Upkeep sampling equipment used, conducting maintenance & calibration as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

· Prepare thorough written technical reports based on information gathered through field sampling and assessments based on Safetech’s SOPs, where available. Provide appropriate conclusions & recommendations based on interpretation of results in comparison to current regulatory limits, standards and guidelines. 

· With the guidance of the Regional Manager and/or Project Managers participate in site meetings and hold conversations with clients to determine project needs and gather required project information. 

· Liaison directly with laboratories, equipment rental companies, and remediation contractors on a project-by-project basis. 

· Accurate and timely completion of timesheets/expenses & provision to RM/PMs the required information for project invoicing. 

· Administrative duties including, but not limited to, vendor invoice tracking, assistance with accounts receivable, collections, ensuring adequate office supplies, greeting walk-in clients and assisting their needs. 

· Attendance to mandatory company meetings (Kitchener and Mississauga offices) and assisting other groups located at the Mississauga Head Office on an as-needed basis. 

· Maintain a good standing with any professional association and/or professional designation. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

· Minimum two (2) years college Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or, related relevant experience and qualifications as determined by the Regional Manager. For those without a relevant educational background, relevant professional development courses will be required within the first year of employment. 

ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs (docs, sheets, slides, forms) and Adobe Acrobat. 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

· Technical competency in proper operation and use of various types of testing equipment. 

· Good working knowledge of various sampling methodologies and pertinent Health & Safety regulations, standards and guidelines. 

· Good relationship-building skills for fostering and maintaining cooperative working relationships with clients, contractors and colleagues. 

· Good time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills necessary to plan and run a complicated project or multiple projects concurrently. 

· Good initiative and self-motivation necessary to make recommendations, take action, and work with little direction. 

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent 

Benefits: 

  • Casual dress 

  • Dental care 

  • Disability insurance 

  • Employee assistance program 

  • Extended health care 

  • Life insurance 

  • On-site parking 

  • Paid time off 

  • RRSP match 

  • Tuition reimbursement 

  • Vision care 

Education: 

  • DCS / DEC (preferred) 

Licence/Certification: 

  • Class G License and access to a vehicle (required) 

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2C 2E2 

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