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Hazmat Technician - Emergency Response

@ Ram Environmental Response Ltd.

Kelowna, British Columbia

HybridFull-time
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Overview

Ram Environmental Response Ltd. is hiring a full-time Hazmat Technician for emergency response, working with the Field Operations Team in its Response Division. The role covers spill response, cleanup, containment and disposal of hazardous materials across changing project locations, with overtime, day and night shifts, on-call and weekend availability, and a flexible willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities:

  • Respond to and clean up hazardous material spills following protocols
  • Assess sites to determine the nature and extent of hazardous materials
  • Implement containment, mitigation and disposal procedures
  • Lead team members on job sites and coordinate emergency response
  • Keep accurate records of materials handled and actions taken

Requirements summary:

  • Valid driver's licence and clean driver's abstract
  • NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician certification
  • Prior hazmat or spill response experience preferred
  • Knowledge of federal, provincial and local hazmat regulations

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2023-10-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, overtime, weekends, overnight
Travelground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Plant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Licences & certificationsValid Driver's Licence, Clean Driver's Abstract, NFPA 1072
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Transit support

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Ram Environmental Response Ltd.

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Safeguarding and Rehabilitating Canada's Environment

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Our Divisions Response Remediation

LinkedIn followers
252
People associated on LinkedIn
9
Reported office locations
  • 225 Lougheed Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia V1V 2M1, CA
Other recorded names
  • Ram Environmental Response Ltd.
  • RAM Environmental Group
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Our Divisions Response Remediation

FieldValue
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersKelowna, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
Open jobs on Jobsy7
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Job description

RAM Environmental Group

Our Mission
We want to disrupt the environmental sector with a proud passion for community, first nation partnerships, and use of inventive and adaptive tools and techniques to deliver
honest, empathetic and tailor-made environmental response and remediation services.

Our Advantage
The RAM Advantage is our uniqueness. We have the ability and the capacity to offer
solutions from the initial incident all the way to final stages of remediation and
restoration. We are interested in long-term relationships that are built on trust,
transparency and top-quality service.

The Opportunity:

As a Hazmat Responder you will be joining the Field Operations Team in our Response
Division, providing impeccable service to a dynamic group of companies. You will be
responsible for you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe handling, transportation,
and disposal of hazardous materials. You should have a high degree of mechanical
aptitude, manual dexterity and excellent problem-solving skills. We have a diverse
portfolio of projects going on in various locations, you should be flexible to relocate
frequently.

RAM Environmental Group is dedicated to providing top-quality environmental response
and remediation services that consider community and first-nation partnerships. We are
unique in our ability to offer solutions from start to finish, ensuring trust, transparency,
and long-term relationships along the way. With a special focus on spill response,
remediation services and traffic control, we strive to use adaptive tools and techniques
with an empathetic approach for success in the modern era of environmental
accountability. Our mission is to be at the forefront of environmentally sensitive
solutions while maintaining innovation in our craftsmanship. By developing meaningful
collaborations between individuals and communities alike, our vision is to create a more
sustainable tomorrow - one project at a time!

Responsibilities:
• Capable of leading team members on job sites
• Perform hazardous material spill response and cleanup activities following established protocols
and regulations.
• Safely operate specialized equipment and tools used in hazmat cleanup and containment.
• Conduct site assessments to determine the nature and extent of hazardous materials present.
• Implement appropriate containment, mitigation, and disposal procedures to minimize
environmental impact.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure effective communication and coordination during
emergency response situations.
• Maintain accurate records of materials handled, actions taken, and cleanup processes.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with hazmat regulations and
best practices.
• Assist in the maintenance and calibration of hazmat response equipment.
• Shop maintenance

Qualifications:
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• NFPA 1072 - Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician
• Prior experience in handling hazardous materials, spill response, or related fields is preferred
• Strong understanding of federal, provincial, and local regulations related to hazardous materials

Compensation:

Hourly $38-$42 Based on experience

Overtime

LOA

Schedule:
Full time
Overtime
Day Shift
Night Shift
On Call
Weekend Availability
Travel

Vacation:

2 weeks

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package
RRSP Program
Onsite Parking

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team atmosphere, please submit your
resume and cover letter by email to: [email protected]
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.

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