Field Operations - ER Team Lead

At QM Environmental, we’re not just taking on projects—we’re transforming landscapes, protecting communities, and setting new industry standards in health, safety, and environmental excellence.

When you join QM, you become part of a collaborative community that values expertise, invests in people, and delivers exceptional work with integrity.

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 on behalf of hundreds of clients and agencies across Canada. For over 30 years QM has been a trusted name in 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 Edmonton, AB.

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

• 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:

• AB Drivers license
• NFPA 472 Technician level certification and/or related industry experience
• NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician (required)
• Confined Space Entry/ Rescue certification (required)
• Rope Rescue Technician Level (required)
• NFPA 472 Tank car/ Tank truck Specialist (required)

Preference will be given to candidates possessing 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 transfers
• Industrial applications such as working with and around heavy equipment, excavation, working at heights, working in and around confined spaces, use of pumps, and use of select instrumentation such as gas detection and metering.

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.

This position is being posted to meet a current operational requirement.

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.

Our Commitment

QM Environmental is committed to fostering a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, and ethical practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of the BIPOC community, women, individuals with disabilities, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and candidates of diverse backgrounds and identities.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the hiring process and during employment.

We appreciate interest from all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. QM does not use AI in our recruiting process and all positions which are posted are to fill current vacancies unless expressly identified otherwise in the posting.