Hazardous materials abatement workers identify, remove, package, transport and dispose of hazardous materials such as asbestos, mould, lead, mercury, PCBs and other biological hazards.
Responsibilities
- Comply with safety procedures, provincial regulations and federal laws
- Pre-cleans work areas
- Build and dismantle enclosures for work areas
- Set up and dismantle decontamination chambers
- Remove and clean hazardous material
- Perform post tear-down clean
- Conduct routine inspections
What You’ll Need
Entrance Requirements
High School (recommended prerequisites):
- Minimum Grade 10, Grade 12 preferred
Apprenticeship Program: 3 years of training, including 4,800 hours of practical training, 48 hours of in-class technical training and exam. Certified Hazmat Worker certificate awarded after
successful completion. As a trainee, you also earn while you learn
Key Skills & Attributes
(technical training and on the job)
- Strong communication, reading, numeracy & problem-solving skills
- Physical fitness, stamina, ability to lift 25 kg
- Self-starter, ability to work in teams or alone
Trade Card Info Sheets
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$18.50 – $32.91*/hr *2020 ratesProjected Growth
(CONSTRUCTION LABOUR FORCE)
10% over the decade
compared to 2020*
*BuildForce Canada
You have mechanical aptitude.
You are physically fit.
You are detail-oriented.
Did You Know?
Hazardous materials abatement workers may have different working conditions, depending on their area of expertise. Some must wear fully enclosed protective suits for several hours at a time.
