Lead with purpose. Respond with impact.
QM Environmental, one of Canada’s leading civil and environmental service providers, is seeking a hands-on Emergency Response Team Lead to join our growing Emergency Response division in Saskatoon, SK. For over 30 years, QM has been trusted to manage incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous materials with industry-leading strategies, equipment, and integrity.
If you're a confident leader with operational experience and a passion for protecting people and the environment, we want to hear from you.
LIVE
What You will Do:
As an ER Team Lead, you'll take charge in dynamic, high-stakes situations, guiding response teams to safely and efficiently mitigate environmental incidents. Your responsibilities include:
- Leading field operations and coordinating personnel and equipment during emergency responses
- Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety policies and enforcing safe work practices
- Developing and executing defensive/offensive response strategies
- Completing associated administrative tasks and incident reporting
- Mentoring and supporting team members and fostering ongoing training and development
- Participating in a rotating on-call schedule and being available for short-notice deployments
- Engaging in physical, outdoor work in varied and potentially hazardous environments
WIN
What you bring to the table:
- Valid Driver’s License
- NFPA 472 Technician Level certification (or equivalent industry experience)
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations
- Willingness to travel and work flexible, dynamic shifts
- Confined Space Entry & Rescue Certification
- Rope Rescue Technician Level
- NFPA 472 Tank Car/Truck Specialist
- Experience with chemical handling, hazardous waste transport, and spill response
- Familiarity with the Incident Command/Management System
- Ability to work with heavy equipment, pumps, instrumentation (e.g., gas meters), and in industrial environments including heights and confined spaces
THRIVE
Why QM Environmental:
- Done Safely without Compromise company culture and approach to every project.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Career growth in a leading environmental firm.
- Work with a diverse and supportive team committed to excellence.
Pay range: $35 - $39 / Hour
Location: Saskatoon, SK
JOIN US: Ready to make an impact on the environment? Want to be a part of a company making a difference, boots on the ground every day? Send your resume to [email protected]. Come make a difference with a company who gets the job done the right way.
About Us: QM Environmental, Canada’s premier Civil and Environmental firm, is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. With expertise in Demolition, Hazardous Materials Abatement, Emergency Response and Environmental Remediation, we deliver turnkey, end-to-end solutions to the most complex projects nationwide.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
As proponents of Canada’s Black North Initiative, QM continues to support a culture of integrity, fairness and ethical practices. QM Environmental is a staunch advocate for diversity in all its forms, and especially welcomes applications from members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) community, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those of diverse intersectional identities.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $35.00-$39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Experience:
- environmental emergency response: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saskatoon, SK S7K 3Y4
