Hazardous Materials Technician

Lewkowich Engineering Associates Ltd. (LEA) is a professional engineering services firm, established locally in 1994. LEA provides geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and hazardous building materials testing services to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, and the surrounding Gulf Islands, with offices in Nanaimo and Courtenay. We have a fulltime team of thirty-five employees, including Professional Engineers and Geoscientists, certified technologists and technicians, industrial hygienists, and administration staff.

At LEA, we work with our clients to solve design and construction related issues for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. LEA aims to provide practical solutions that save time and cost, and contribute to a safer community. We achieve this by following our company values of being approachable, collaborative, experienced, pragmatic, and responsive. We take pride in always improving our locally owned and operated business for current and future generations of staff and clients. Our current goal is to uphold the fantastic reputation we’ve built in the communities we work in while continuously improving all aspects of our business.

Who You Are

We are looking for a hazardous materials technician to join our established team working out of our Nanaimo office.

You are a detailed oriented individual who enjoys working outside and in an office environment.

You are able to work as part of a team in a professional environment, but at the same time able to work independently with strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task.

You are comfortable and have experience working on construction sites and/or entering substandard environments.

You are a proactive person, but also someone who can react efficiently and effectively to manage problems.

Key Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those with relevant prior work experience and/or education. WorkSafe’s Surveyor and XRF Certifications are preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and control equipment and samples up to approximately 50 pounds.
• High school diploma, but preference will be given to those with relevant post-secondary technical education and/or training.
• You must possess a good command of the English language and be proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Experience with Microsoft suite of software (Word, Excel, etc.).

Key Duties

Field collection of hazardous materials, including but not limited to:

• bulk sample collection of potentially asbestos, lead, and/or mould containing materials
• air sample collection of potentially asbestos, lead, and/or mould containing materials
• data collection and entry

What We Offer

• This is a permanent, full-time position, offering a 40-hour work week, and a Monday to Friday schedule.
• Competitive wage of $25 to $30 per hour depending on experience.
• Compensation for any overtime hours.
• Working as part of an established, stable, and professional team.
• Opportunity for career advancement.
• Paid vacation time.
• Excellent extended health care benefit package.