Team Lead

Overview

QM Environmental is one of Canada’s leading full-service civil and environmental services providers with a national network of facilities and specialized equipment depots.

Our Emergency Response Teams (E.R.T.) respond to and mitigate incidents involving both hazardous and non-hazardous materials for hundreds of clients and agencies across Canada. For over 30 years QM has been a trusted name in the industry, delivering effective response strategies using industry-leading techniques and equipment.

We are currently looking for highly motivated team players to join our growing ranks of Environmental Emergency Responders and have immediate openings for Emergency Response Team Lead in Delta, BC.

Position Summary

This is an operational, hands‑on position. Candidates for the ERT Lead role should expect to:

Responsibilities

• Comply with and enforce Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Participate in an on-call roster
• Travel with short notice and work within a dynamic shift schedule during on-duty periods
• Coordinate response personnel and equipment, including associated administrative duties
• Select and/or develop defensive and offensive response strategies that ensure the safety and well‑being of personnel while protecting client property and the environment
• Participate in ongoing training and team development
• Mentor and support ERT members

Position Requirements / Qualifications

• BC driver’s licence
• NFPA 472 Technician level certification and/or related industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or experience relating to chemical handling
• Hazardous waste and transportation of dangerous goods regulations
• Personal protective equipment
• Spill response techniques
• Incident Command System / Incident Management System
• Liquid and solid product transfer
• Industrial applications such as working with and around heavy equipment, excavation, working at heights, confined spaces, pumps, and instrumentation such as gas detection and meter reading

Accommodations

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process, as well as part of employment with QM Environmental.

Employment Type

• Full-time
• Casual

Benefits

• Care & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Extended Health Insurance
• On- site Parking
• RRSP Matching
• Vision Care
• Wellness Program

Licenses / Certifications required

• Confined Space Entry / Rescue certification (required)
• NFPA 472 Tank car / Tank truck Specialist (required)

Application Process

Please note that this hiring process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) in any stage of screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by qualified HR and hiring professionals.