Careers
Health, safety, environmental hazards – these are more than just buzzwords for you.
They’re what you care about. You’re passionate about creating safe environments in which people can work and live without risk to their health.
So are we. We’re T. Harris Environmental Management, a leading Canadian environmental consulting firm, established in 1979. We specialize in environmental services, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, and occupational health and safety. We empower companies to create safe and healthy environments.
If you’re ready for a new challenge in the environmental industry, then search no further because we have what you’ve been looking for!
About Us
T. Harris Environmental Management Inc. (THEM) is a diverse group of industrial hygiene, engineering, scientific, and technical professionals providing consulting services to a variety of industrial, real estate, banking, commercial, and government clients. Founded in 1979, THEM is one of the original Occupational and Environmental Health (O&EH) consulting firms nationwide.
We have five full-service offices in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta with associated offices in both Eastern and Western Canada. We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonus along with a comprehensive health benefit plan and professional development and training opportunities. Learn more about the benefits of building a career with us in the “Why THEM?” section.
Please note: only those candidates short-listed for an interview will receive acknowledgement of their application.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Senior Manager, Environmental Services
Toronto ON
Health, safety, environmental hazards – these are more than just buzzwords for you.
As a skilled environmental professional, they are what you’ve dedicated your career to.
You’re passionate about creating safe environments in which people can work and live without risk to their health.
So are we. We’re T. Harris Environmental Management, a leading Canadian environmental consulting firm, established in 1979. We specialize in environmental services, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, and occupational health and safety. We empower companies to create safe and healthy environments.
Now, we’re looking for a Senior Manager of Environmental Services in Toronto ON to complement our team. If you’re seeking a leadership opportunity where you can make an impact on a team, and the success of a business, then look no further.
Senior Manager, Environmental Services
As our Manager of Environmental Services, you will build and lead a team of multi-disciplinary environmental professionals and technicians as you manage a wide range of environmental services and/or projects for our clients.
These projects include (but are not limited to) services like: environmental site assessments and remediation, soil, groundwater, drinking water, environmental compliance approvals, and air quality projects.
You’ll come equipped with technical expertise and strong project management skills, which you’ll use to schedule, coordinate, and oversee technicians’ field work and data collection. You’ll make sure the information gathered and reported is accurate, and that projects remain on budget and on time. You will ensure client satisfaction, serving as their main contact from project start to completion.
You will also serve as a leader to your team. Your job will go beyond directing, monitoring, and assessing their work – you’ll also mentor, train, and keep them engaged with their work and our business. And you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty – you’ll lead by example in the field, when required.
As you build a team that you can trust with the day-to-day, you’ll be able to focus on the bigger picture – working with clients and identifying new partnership opportunities. The best in this role will have the initiative to expand their network and do outreach to prospective clients. As an environmental subject matter expert, you’ll be in a prime position to help us grow our business.
With your experience in environmental consulting and project management, you’ll be ready to jump right in here. And while your experience will be the foundation of your success, you’ll thrive in this role because you are:
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Growth-focused – you have big dreams for your team and the business. You have a vision for growth and will enjoy the challenge of achieving it.
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Team-focused – you strive to develop strong working relationships with your team built on trust, respect, and integrity.
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Business-focused – you have strong business acumen, and a solid understanding of the client, risk, and financial management involved in successful project completion.
The Details
This is a full-time permanent position working out of our Toronto office. You’ll typically work Monday to Friday, during standard business hours. You’ll travel locally to visit clients and job sites. There is potential for occasional provincial or inter-office travel.
Along with a comprehensive benefits package, you’ll earn a competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
Working @ T. Harris Environmental Management
We’re a team of highly specialized professionals passionate about meeting our clients’ environmental needs.
If you asked members of our team why they love working here, they’d tell you that we have an empowering environment where continuous learning and personal and professional development are celebrated. We encourage our staff to bring forward their ideas, thoughts, and desires as they expand their environmental expertise.
We have a friendly and supportive team and encourage an open-door work environment.
If this sounds like somewhere you’d like to work, then we can’t wait to hear from you.
Qualifications
Here are our must-haves:
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Field experience with environmental management projects (any of the following: ESA and remediation, soil, groundwater, drinking water, environmental permitting, air quality projects)
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Experience as a team leader, supervisor, or manager, in the context of environmental project management (directing and monitoring work of others)
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Strong financial management skills related to environmental project management – experience developing proposals and budgets, forecasting and tracking costs and revenue
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Professional designation as a P. Eng. and/or P. Geo. in the province of Ontario, or the ability to transfer credentials from another jurisdiction
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Thorough understanding of all relevant health and safety provincial and federal legislative requirements, for project management and the safety and welfare of your direct reports
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Solid understanding of and experience working with AutoCAD
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Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for travelling to clients and job sites
And here’s what would make you really stand out (although not required)
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Experience with new business development in an environmental consulting firm
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Experience with Occupational Hygiene and Hazardous Materials (i.e. Asbestos, Lead) Assessments and Abatement
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A graduate degree in engineering or a related field
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Experience working with WinLog software is an asset
How to Apply
Please submit your application here: resume@tharris.ca
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us.
Manager, Environmental Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Health, safety, environmental hazards – these are more than just buzzwords for you.
As a skilled environmental professional, they are what you’ve dedicated your career to.
You’re passionate about creating safe environments in which people can work and live without risk to their health.
So are we. We’re T. Harris Environmental Management, a leading Canadian environmental consulting firm, established in 1979. We specialize in environmental services, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, and occupational health and safety. We empower companies to create safe and healthy environments.
Now, we’re looking for a Manager of Environmental Services in Edmonton, Alberta to complement our team. If you’re seeking a leadership opportunity where you can make an impact on a team, and the success of a business, then look no further.
Manager, Environmental Services
As our Manager of Environmental Services, you will build and lead a team of multi-disciplinary environmental professionals and technicians as you manage a wide range of environmental services and/or projects for our clients.
These projects include (but are not limited to) services like: environmental site assessments and remediation, soil, groundwater, drinking water, environmental compliance approvals, and air quality projects.
You’ll come equipped with technical expertise and strong project management skills, which you’ll use to schedule, coordinate, and oversee technicians’ field work and data collection. You’ll make sure the information gathered and reported is accurate, and that projects remain on budget and on time. You will ensure client satisfaction, serving as their main contact from project start to completion.
You will also serve as a leader to your team. Your job will go beyond directing, monitoring, and assessing their work – you’ll also mentor, train, and keep them engaged with their work and our business. And you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty – you’ll lead by example in the field, when required.
As you build a team that you can trust with the day-to-day, you’ll be able to focus on the bigger picture – working with clients and identifying new partnership opportunities. The best in this role will have the initiative to expand their network and do outreach to prospective clients. As an environmental subject matter expert, you’ll be in a prime position to help us grow our business.
With your experience in environmental consulting and project management, you’ll be ready to jump right in here. And while your experience will be the foundation of your success, you’ll thrive in this role because you are:
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Growth-focused – you have big dreams for your team and the business. You have a vision for growth and will enjoy the challenge of achieving it.
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Team-focused – you strive to develop strong working relationships with your team built on trust, respect, and integrity.
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Business-focused – you have strong business acumen, and a solid understanding of the client, risk, and financial management involved in successful project completion.
The Details
This is a full-time permanent position working out of a remote Edmonton office. You’ll typically work Monday to Friday, during standard business hours. You’ll travel locally to visit clients and job sites. There is potential for occasional provincial or inter-office travel.
Along with a comprehensive benefits package, you’ll earn a competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
Working @ T. Harris Environmental Management
We’re a team of highly specialized professionals passionate about meeting our clients’ environmental needs.
If you asked members of our team why they love working here, they’d tell you that we have an empowering environment where continuous learning and personal and professional development are celebrated. We encourage our staff to bring forward their ideas, thoughts, and desires as they expand their environmental expertise.
We have a friendly and supportive team and encourage an open-door work environment.
If this sounds like somewhere you’d like to work, then we can’t wait to hear from you.
Qualifications
Here are our must-haves:
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Field experience with environmental management projects (any of the following: ESA and remediation, soil, groundwater, drinking water, environmental permitting, air quality projects)
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Experience as a team leader, supervisor, or manager, in the context of environmental project management (directing and monitoring work of others)
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Strong financial management skills related to environmental project management – experience developing proposals and budgets, forecasting and tracking costs and revenue
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Professional designation as a P. Eng and/or P. Geo in the province of Alberta, or the ability to transfer credentials from another jurisdiction
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Thorough understanding of all relevant health and safety provincial and federal legislative requirements, for project management and the safety and welfare of your direct reports
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Solid understanding of and experience working with AutoCAD
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Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for travelling to clients and job sites
And here’s what would make you really stand out (although not required)
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Experience with new business development in an environmental consulting firm
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Experience Occupational Hygiene and Hazardous Materials (i.e. Asbestos, Lead) Assessments and Abatement
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A graduate degree in engineering or a related field
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Experience working with WinLog software is an asset
How to Apply
Please submit your application here: resume@tharris.ca
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us.
Environmental Technician
As our new Environmental Technician, your main goals are to become a subject matter expert in our areas of expertise and provide our full range of environmental services to clients.
These include (and are not limited to) services like environmental site assessments, asbestos and mould assessments, indoor air quality assessments, lead surveys, and more.
You’ll spend about half your time working independently in the field, and the other half of your time working alongside the team in our Toronto office.
You’ll conduct a variety of environmental assessments by surveying sites, monitoring and collecting samples, and gathering relevant information and data by interviewing client representatives. With this information, you’ll generate detailed technical reports that will help our clients achieve safer environments.
The autonomy and flexibility of this role will give you a deep sense of satisfaction, as will the chance to work with an incredibly supportive management team who is dedicated to your success and professional development.
Your success will also depend on your initiative to learn. You’ll enhance your existing knowledge of environmental regulations, hazardous materials, and occupational health and safety through self-directed study and one-on-one learning with senior members of our team. There’s a lot to learn, and that excites you.
With your environmental field experience, you’ll be ready to jump right in here. And while your experience is important, you’ll thrive in this role because you are:
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A strong communicator – you’re great at getting your message across in person, and in writing. Our clients and our team will appreciate the clarity you provide across all mediums.
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Detail-oriented – you take thorough notes. Your documentation is accurate and concise, and you never miss any details.
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Organized – you take a systematic approach to your projects and you keep up with multiple priorities easily.
Working @ T. Harris Environmental Management
We’re a team of highly specialized professionals passionate about meeting our clients’ environmental needs.
If you asked members of our team why they love working here, they’d tell you that we have an empowering environment where continuous learning and personal and professional development are celebrated. We encourage our staff to bring forward their ideas, thoughts, and desires as they expand their environmental expertise.
We have a friendly and supportive team and encourage an open-door work environment.
If this sounds like somewhere you’d like to work, then we can’t wait to hear from you.
The Details
This is a full-time permanent position working out of our Toronto office, located near Hwy 27 and Dixon Road.
Along with a comprehensive benefits package, you’ll earn $40,000 per year (negotiable with experience). You’ll also receive 3 weeks’ vacation to start.
You’ll typically work Monday to Friday, during normal business hours, but there is a lot of flexibility involved in this job depending on client needs. You’ll need to be on call throughout the week (including evenings), and alternating weekends. Generally, you’ll work 40 hours per week.
Qualifications
Here are our must-haves:
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Experience conducting field work related to environmental service/hazardous materials/occupational health and safety/industrial hygiene or related
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Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in a relevant discipline (environmental studies, occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, etc.)
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Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for travelling to job sites
And here’s what would make you really stand out:
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Fluency in French
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Any of the following certifications/designations: WRT, AMRT, CET, or ROHT
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Relevant health and safety training: WHMIS, First Aid, Fall Protection
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Field experience with asbestos, sampling, surveying and inspections
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Familiarity with hazardous building materials (lead, silica, mercury, PCBs)
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Experience with air quality monitoring, flood investigations, and mould assessments
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Experience with IAQ evaluations and occupational hygiene assessments
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Familiar with O. Reg. 490/09 & 278/05 Designated Substances, OHSA & O. Reg. 833
How to Apply
Our online application will give you the option to apply for this role as a complete person – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you’ll receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us using the “Help” button
Please visit the link correlating to the region you are applying:
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WE ARE INTERVIEWING AND HIRING DURING COVID19 !
Immediate Opening for One (1) Full Time Permanent Position
Locations: Toronto, Ontario – Occupational Hygiene Department _
We are currently seeking motivated individuals with exceptional communication and leadership skills to join our team. We require an Occupational Hygienist with interpersonal and technical skills, knowledge of Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Regulations. The successful candidate will conduct exposure assessments for chemical, biological and physical agents, carry out indoor air quality studies, and deliver other services relating to occupational health and safety, as requested by clients. This professional will perform necessary tests, write reports on finding, and ensure legislative compliance with regard to risk management and occupational health and safety.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements
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Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience required
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Bachelor of Science / Applied Science (Engineering) or Master (science or engineering or occupational hygiene or equivalent)
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Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or eligible to write exams
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Excellent presentation skills and experience with delivering training is an asset
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Technical competency using various types of testing equipment
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Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent relationship and team building skills
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Effective time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills
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Initiative to act appropriately without constant supervision
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Confidence to make effective decisions in a timely manner
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Sampling strategy / similar exposure groups and exposure modelling
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Data interpretation including lognormal probability plotting / Bayesian statistical analysis is an asset
Other Requirements
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Proficiency in Windows applications, spreadsheets and e-mail, and able to read and interpret CAD drawings is an asset
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Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
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Active in the occupational hygiene and/or safety community (an asset).
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this job classification. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and duties required of this job classification.
We thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with the team at T. Harris Environmental Management Inc. and for taking the time to research our firm. We appreciate how difficult it is to secure employment at this point in time and we will review your CV in detail. However, we will only respond to those candidates that may fill a void in our firm or for any expressed openings that we may have
Benefits:
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Vision care
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Flexible working hours
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Dental care
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Vacation & paid time off
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Life insurance
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Bonus scheme
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On-site parking
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Company events & social hours
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Employee assistance programs
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Disability insurance
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Education reimbursement
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Wellness programs
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Extended health care
Reference ID: TO-IH2020
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
COVID-19 considerations:
We have installed barriers, provide hand sanitizer, implemented safety screening, and various other safety measures.
Experience:
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Occupation Hygiene: 4 years (Preferred)
Licence:
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CIH or ROH (Preferred)
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Ontario Driver’s (Required)
Work remotely:
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Temporarily due to COVID-19
The position descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in the corresponding job classifications. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and duties required under the corresponding job classification. We thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with the team at T. Harris Environmental Management Inc. and for taking the time to research our firm. We appreciate how difficult it is to secure employment at this point in time and we will review your CV in detail. However, we will only respond to those candidates that may fill a void in our firm or for any expressed openings that we may have.
