Environmental Field Technician - Vancouver, Canada - Epoch Environmental Consulting

Description

SUMMARY:

Since 1994, Epoch Environmental Consulting has been committed to ensuring health and safety through inspection, material identification and risk assessment of hazardous materials primarily asbestos, lead and mold.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Collecting information on work environments and conditions using a variety of filed data collection methods (i.e. observation, monitoring or sampling, etc) using approved AHERA, NIOSH (or OSHA) sampling collection methodologies;
• Conducting occupational hygiene assessments and hazardous materials assessments;

Conducting site inspection and air monitoring during hazardous materials remediation projects;

• Analyzing and interpreting collected data, documenting results and providing recommendations;
• Determining exposure concentrations at the site and comparing the results to established government standards, WorkSafe BC regulations and guidelines;
• Collecting and analyzing asbestos air and bulk material samples;
• Preparing daily field and air monitoring reports;
• Participating in a laboratory quality assurance/quality control program;

- testing and calibrating equipment;

• Occasional weekend and afterhours work is a requirement of this position, scheduled in rotation with coworkers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a recognized postsecondary environmental, engineering or building technologist program, diploma or Bachelor's degree;
• Related work experience is helpful but not required as all training will be provided;
• Valid BC Driver License mandatory with good driving record;
• Fluent in the

English Language:
written and verbal;

• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in customer service;
• Occasional weekend work and after hours call out to site are a requirement of this position and will be compensated accordingly. An oncall rotation schedule with other technicians is followed;
• Ability to tote heavy equipment up to 40 lbs or greater to and from project sites.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Some knowledge and/or experience in the construction, demolition, renovation, or restoration industries.
• Word processing and/keyboarding skills;
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, be proactive, troubleshoot and be accountable for one's actions;
• Maintain a friendly and professional rapport with existing, new and prospective clients;
• Ability to work independently and manage time and priorities accordingly;
• Must have a smart phone with cellular data to communicate;
• Must have valid class 5 drivers license and clean driving record car will be provided;
• Must be comfortable to comply with donning all PPE including masks, Tyvek suit and showering in a clean room for purposes of decontamination for high risk jobs.

HOW TO APPLY:
Out-of-province and out-of country applicants will NOT BE CONSIDERED
PLEASE EMAIL AND ATTACH A COVERING LETTER AND RESUME with FIELD TECHNICIAN
(* 2 recent work references required);

• This position is for hire immediately;
• Comprehensive training program and mentoring will be provided with supervision;
• Probation period is 3 months;

- minimum 2-year commitment recommended to fully obtain competency;

• Health benefits program offered after 6 months.

Pay:
$40,500.00-$53,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company car
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person