Emergency Response Team Lead - Thunder Bay, Canada - QM Environmental

QM Environmental
QM Environmental
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Thunder Bay, Canada

1 month ago

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QM Environmental is one of Canada's largest full-service national decommissioning and environmental remediation firms.

Always committed to health, safety and environment; QM has been experiencing a consistent growth in the last years and we would like to invite you to be part of this team.

We offer exciting career growth, professional development, and a culture that is supported by teamwork and open communication.

At QM, you'll have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of the most talented professionals and innovative thought-leaders in the industry.

***QM Environmental is currently seeking a motivated Emergency Response Team Lead. As an ER Team Lead you will manage a variety of interesting and exciting environmental and hazardous materials projects in the Thunder Bay, ON area. Projects include, but are not limited to; emergency spill responses, emergency hazardous material incidents, remedial excavations, waste disposal projects, water treatment programs, and contaminated site investigations.

This role will responsible for the following duties:

  • Organizing, coordinating, and supervising all aspects of environmental projects for a diverse assortment of clients;
  • Leading the Emergency Response Team on emergency and nonemergency environmental projects.
  • Coordinating and implementing all aspects of the QM Environmental Health and Safety program during emergency and nonemergency projects;
  • Ensuring efficient project management in a professional and safe manner.
  • Representing QM Environmental in a competent, respectful, and professional manner at all times;

RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Work with senior leaders to help grow business opportunities inside and outside of our established business sectors;
  • Assist with preparation of request for proposals;
  • Prepare cost estimates and scope of work;
  • Complete prework permitting and approvals with federal, provincial, municipal, and nongovernment organizations;
  • Coordinate key project deliverable;
  • Coordinate, organize, and perform fieldwork;
  • Coordinate, organize, and supervise subcontractors in the field;
  • Utilize and oversee all Health and Safety initiatives on all emergency and nonemergency projects;
  • Provide the maximum protection and education to workers in the field;
  • Deliver toolbox/safety meetings regularly to all field staff;
  • Ensure HSE compliance with applicable Federal, Provincial Acts, Codes and Regulations;
  • Proactively identify, develop, and implement modern HSE program protocols, Safe Work Procedures, and response tactics;
  • Oversee the completion, updating, and distribution of health and safety related documentation as required regionally and specific to various business lines;
  • Complete required documentation in the management of waste, and transportation of waste, as per the Provincial and Federal regulations;
  • Collect and compile high quality field data;
  • Complete all paperwork and reports required for operational tasks, including writing technical reports;
  • Ensure timely delivery of all assigned tasks;
  • Provide excellent customer service to clients;
  • Perform equipment checks, testing and maintenance on a scheduled basis;
  • Perform maintenance for all QM LP vehicles and equipment as requested;
  • To provide and/or oversee the basic housekeeping of our buildings and our work areas;
  • Assist in developing and delivering required training programs to our clients and internally;
  • Attend scheduled training and lead scheduled training as assigned by QM management;
  • Assist in the management, training, and mentorship to junior team members;
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by Operational/Regional Management

QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:


  • Postsecondary education in a related discipline (environmental science, chemistry, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, occupational hygiene, technology diploma) is required;
  • Certifications and licenses appropriate to ER and/or industry an asset
  • Professional Designations like P.Ag, PChem, P.Eng. EP, EPT and/or P.Geo or working towards any of these professional designations is considered an asset.

Occupational Certifications:


  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician is an asset.
  • Confined Space Entry/ Rescue certification is an asset.
  • Rope Rescue Technician Level is an asset.
  • Construction Safety Officer (CSO) is an asset.
  • NFPA 472 Tank car/ Tank truck Specialist is an asset.
  • Equipment operator certifications (forklift, boom lift, scissor lift, skid steer, excavator) are and asset.
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Extensive emergency response training, technical chemical training, and industrial safety training will be provided to a scientist who fits this role._


Experience:


  • Experience supervising remedial excavations is required;
  • Experience sampling soil, sediment, water, groundwater, soil vapor, and/or air, is required;
  • Heavy construction experience and Industrial experience is required.
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