Job Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

At Stantec, our Hazmat and Indoor Air Quality team is at the forefront of creating safer, healthier spaces for communities across Canada. We tackle complex challenges in indoor air quality, hazardous materials, and mould consulting—work that directly supports the well‑being of building occupants and the long‑term resilience of the built environment. From identifying and coordinating the repair, replacement, or abatement of hazardous building materials to supporting remediation and design with our Environmental Services and Buildings Engineering groups, our work makes a tangible impact every day. Clients across commercial real estate, education, healthcare, and all levels of government trust us to guide critical decisions tied to due diligence, renovation and demolition, refinancing, acquisition, and capital planning. Joining our team means contributing to meaningful projects that shape safer spaces and stronger communities.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking an Intermediate Environmental Technologist to join our Hazmat and Indoor Air Quality team in British Columbia. This is a great opportunity for a mid-level professional who enjoys variety, thrives in changing environments, and wants to grow within a respected, multidisciplinary firm.

Your Key Responsibilities

As part of the Hazmat and Indoor Air Quality team, your work will include a diverse mix of field and office responsibilities, such as:

• Understanding the application of occupational health and safety principles and regulations, especially as they relate to industrial hygiene and hazardous materials
• Planning and supporting hazardous materials surveys and assessments in a variety of environments
• Collecting samples for asbestos, metals (e.g. lead), PCBs, microbials, and other hazardous substances
• Estimating quantities of hazardous materials for the purposes of abatement project planning
• Conducting hazardous materials condition assessments
• Conducting hazardous material abatement/remediation inspections and air monitoring
• Conducting indoor air quality assessments and testing
• Conducting industrial hygiene assessments and testing
• Assisting with the operation and calibration of air quality testing equipment
• Contributing to the development of detailed technical reports, hazardous materials management plans, safe work procedures, abatement specifications, and exposure control plans
• Assisting with the preparation of proposals for the above-noted types of projects
• Support project planning, site coordination, and scheduling for field activities
• Collaborate with project managers, field staff, and consultants to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Evening and weekend work as required
• Frequent travel within Canada (primarily Western and Northern Canada) and potentially the U.S. as required

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience or knowledge pertaining to occupational/industrial hygiene, occupational health & safety regulations and/or the hazardous materials abatement industry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proficient MS Office skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple field tasks and priorities
• Ability to work on your own as well as in a team environment is essential
• Willingness to work out of town for up to 50% of the time
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle is required
• Ability to obtain mandatory federal government “Reliability Status” security clearance and RCMP Facility Access Level 2 security clearance
• Commitment to health, safety, security and environmental responsibility

Education and Experience

Post-secondary training, course work, diploma or degree pertaining to environmental technology or sciences, building sciences, occupational health and safety and/or occupational/industrial hygiene.

3 - 7 years of relevant experience required.

A valid WorkSafeBC Level S Asbestos Certificate would be an asset.

General knowledge of buildings, building systems and building construction.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as working in the field. Fieldwork may include remote work and exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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