Careers

The Administrative Assistant will undergo onboarding and extensive training in order to gain the skills necessary to assist the project team in maintaining a high standard of client service through each project task:

• professional office front end reception
• analytical sample intake
• data management and input
• invoicing and accounts receivable
• accounts payable
• logistics and sample shipment
• supply acquisition and management
• other duties as required

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The laboratory technician will support project work by providing a suite of laboratory analytical services:

• analysis of asbestos bulk samples by polarized light microscopy (plm)
• analysis of asbestos air samples by phase contrast microscopy (pcm)
• lab management duties
• lab supply acquisition and management
• quality control/quality assurance management
• data input and communication

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

North West Environmental Group (NWest) is seeking an energetic, highly motivated addition to our occupational and industrial hygiene team in Victoria, BC. We offer competitive compensation and a complete benefits package. Operating throughout western Canada and the territories, we maintain a collaborative work environment and support team members in the pursuit of career goals including professional development.

The Occupational Hygiene Project Manager will have a firm understanding of the regulations and principles that govern occupational health and safety in western Canada. This leadership role will include the following components:

• Assisting in the professional development of occupational hygiene technicians and other junior staff through mentorship and training
• Liaising with clients and preparing proposals for industrial and occupational hygiene projects in the fields of indoor air quality, confined space entry, crystalline silica, lead, asbestos, CSA infection control, hazardous materials management, hazardous waste management, dust control, industrial ventilation, and water quality. A knowledge of environmental management would be an asset.
• Being responsible for assessing and evaluating client needs to ensure expectations are met
• Overseeing and/or executing hazardous materials and occupational health and safety related project work
• Providing infection control consulting services including coordination, management and oversite of construction work within health care facilities
• Developing and delivering training programs for various client groups
• Taking responsibility for budget, schedule and quality control considerations during project work, including change control
• Managing, supervising and coordinating subcontractors
• Preparing detailed reports, safe work procedures, technical specifications, and other technical documents
• Completing project closure and client invoicing activities
• Contributing to the development of the occupational hygiene team

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in science or engineering
• Class five driver’s license and vehicle insured for company use
• Five years experience providing consulting services in occupational hygiene or related field
• Proficiency with MS Office programs
• Advanced communication and time management skills
• Willingness to work outside of core business hours
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout western Canada and to the US

NWest is a leader in occupational health, safety and environmental management in BC and we are excited to continue to build our team with motivated professionals.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

North West Environmental Group (NWest) is seeking an energetic, highly motivated addition to our hazardous materials team in Victoria, BC. We offer competitive compensation and a complete benefits package. Operating throughout western Canada and the territories, we maintain a collaborative work environment and support team members in the pursuit of career goals including professional development.

The Hazardous Materials Project Manager will have an extensive knowledge and experience in the management of hazardous materials abatement. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, as part of this leadership role, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the professional development of hazardous materials technicians and other junior staff through mentorship and training
• Liaising with clients and preparing proposals for building hazardous materials assessments, designated substance surveys, abatement oversight, removal of hazardous systems and the management of hazardous wastes
• Being responsible for assessing and evaluating client needs to ensure expectations are met.
• Working with other team members to support hazardous materials assessment and abatement projects
• Overseeing and/or executing hazardous materials project work
• Supervising occupational hygiene technicians in-field
• Reviewing contractor submittals, conducting inspections and completing other consulting duties in support of hazardous materials abatement
• Taking responsibility for budget and schedule considerations during project work, including change management
• Preparing detailed reports, safe work procedures, technical specifications and other technical documents related to hazardous materials abatement
• Completing project closure and client invoicing activities
• Contributing to the development of the hazardous materials team

Requirements

• Five years experience in hazardous materials abatement or related construction field
• Class five driver’s license and vehicle insured for company use
• Proficiency with MS Office programs
• Advanced communication and time management skills
• Availability to work outside of core business hours
• Ability to travel throughout western Canada and to the US

NWest is a leader in occupational health, safety and environmental management in BC and we are excited to continue to build our team with motivated professionals.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Occupational Hygiene Technician will undergo onboarding and extensive training in order to gain the skills necessary to assist the project team in maintaining a high standard of client service through each project task. This diverse role will involve the following tasks:

• performing hazardous building materials assessments
• conducting indoor air quality investigations
• inspecting contractor worksites
• preparing typed reports and drawings
• maintaining quality control
• developing proposal documents
• reviewing and summarizing data
• other duties as required

Experience in laboratory analysis is an asset (polarized light microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, mould analysis, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent