Junior Hazardous Materials Technician (Bilingual)

Ottawa, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Junior Hazardous Materials Technician (Bilingual)!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Environmental team in Ottawa, Ontario. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Hazardous Materials Technician who is fluent in both English and French to support a variety of hazardous materials, building science, and environmental projects across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build technical expertise while working alongside experienced environmental and hazardous materials specialists. You will gain hands-on field experience conducting investigations, sampling, monitoring, and reporting on projects that help create safer and healthier built environments for our clients and communities.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Conduct building investigations for asbestos, designated substances, mold, lead, and other hazardous materials.
• Perform hazardous materials surveys and assessments in commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Collect air, bulk, dust, and other environmental samples during investigations and abatement projects.
• Provide field support for hazardous materials abatement and remediation projects, including site inspections and air monitoring.
• Assist with building condition assessments and building science-related investigations.
• Support environmental projects through field investigations, site visits, drilling oversight, soil and groundwater sampling, and remediation monitoring.
• Interpret laboratory analytical results and field observations.
• Prepare technical reports, field notes, drawings, and project documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project teams in both English and French.
• Maintain health and safety standards and procedures while conducting field work.

What your experience looks like

• College diploma or university degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Building Science, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in hazardous materials consulting, environmental services, building science, or a related field.
• Bilingual in English and French (written and verbal) is required.
• Previous experience working in hazardous materials consulting and/or building science is considered a major asset.
• Knowledge of asbestos, mold, designated substances, lead, indoor air quality assessments, and related regulations is an asset.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a client-focused environment with demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly motivated with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous learning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Salary

The salary range for this role is between $60K - $80K. The actual compensation package will be based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com.

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.