Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

<p><b>Company Description</b></p><p>Arc is a small, locally owned consulting company dedicated to fostering genuine, personal connections with our clients. We believe this foundational approach allows us to delve deeper into your specific challenges, leading to the creation and implementation of truly adaptive and tailored solutions. Unlike larger organizations, Arc prides itself on agility, responsiveness, and a singular focus on the unique needs of our community and the businesses within it.</p><p><br></p><p>Our small size is our greatest strength, enabling us to avoid generic, one-size-fits-all strategies. Instead, our team works closely with you, offering direct access to the experts handling your project. This collaborative, hands-on method ensures that the strategies we develop are not just theoretical but are practical, sustainable, and perfectly suited to drive your desired outcomes. When you choose Arc, you're not just hiring a consultant; you're gaining a dedicated, local partner committed to your long-term success.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Role Description</b></p><p>We are seeking a dedicated full-time, on-site Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to join our team in Edmonton, AB. This role is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in occupational health and safety who thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess comprehensive knowledge of hazardous materials.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Job duties: </b></p><ul><li>Preparing and calibrating sampling equipment for field use,</li><li>Completing field work under the direction of a Project Manager,</li><li>Understanding the application of occupational health and safety principles and regulations, especially as they relate to industrial hygiene and hazardous materials,</li><li>Traveling to multiple client sites, setting up of sampling equipment, reviewing site conditions and collecting data,</li><li>All work to be completed within Alberta. The majority of traveling will be within Edmonton City limits, however some projects may require traveling outside of the City,</li><li>Flexibility required in meeting client schedules which may require working outside regular work hours (after 4:30pm, weekends and STAT holidays),</li><li>Basic client liaison to ensure health and safety needs are addressed in a timely manner,</li><li>Conducting site work associated with monitoring of hazardous materials abatement projects (e.g. asbestos, mould, lead, silica, etc.), including onsite supervision of contractor activities and collection of applicable air samples, </li><li>Collecting samples pertaining to the above for accurate logging on chain of custody documents and submitting to independent laboratories for analysis,</li><li>Identifying site issues or project concerns and recommending quick response corrective actions using critical thinking techniques, and</li><li>Preparing multiple detailed technical reports within tight deadlines on a daily basis.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental diploma / certificate / degree an asset </li><li>3 to 10 years experience in occupational health and safety </li><li>Certifications such as CRSP, CIH, ROHT or ROH an asset</li><li>Proficiency in hazardous materials </li><li>Unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License valid in Alberta, reliable personal vehicle and a good driving record</li><li>Strong computer skills (e.g. Google Suite)</li><li>Experience in the consulting industry (specifically asbestos industry) an asset</li><li>Technical and enthusiastic approach to work</li><li>Ability to adapt and work in a team environment and work independently</li><li>Strong interpersonal, oral and written skill</li><li>Flexibility with respect to after hour work</li><li>Alberta Asbestos Worker Course an asset</li><li>AHERA Building Inspector Course an asset</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Salary:</b></p><p>Salary range: <b>$60,000 to 85,000</b></p><p><br></p><p>The final salary awarded for this position may vary from the above range based on applicant's education, experience and qualifications.</p>