Emergency Management & Response jobs in Ontario

Job Title:

HazMat Team Lead

Employment Type:

Full-time (Permanent)

Location:

Paris Ontario

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Lead with Purpose. Respond with Confidence.

Rapid Response Industrial Group Ltd. (RRIG) is seeking an experienced HazMat Team Lead to provide field leadership during hazardous materials, environmental, industrial, and emergency response operations. The successful candidate will lead response personnel, support safe and effective tactical execution, and ensure work is completed in accordance with company procedures, client requirements, and applicable legislation.

This role requires a safety-focused leader who can make sound decisions in dynamic environments, communicate clearly with team members and clients, and maintain operational readiness for planned work and emergency call-outs.

About RRIG

Rapid Response Industrial Group Ltd. is a Canadian provider of emergency response, environmental, industrial, and hazardous waste management services. We support clients across the transportation, industrial, commercial, municipal, energy, and government sectors with safe, efficient, and compliant solutions—24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We are committed to safety, operational excellence, professional conduct, and fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate HazMat, emergency response, environmental, and industrial field activities in accordance with approved response plans and company procedures.
• Conduct or support site hazard assessments, job safety analyses, and dynamic risk assessments before and during operations.
• Direct response team members and coordinate task assignments, work sequencing, equipment use, and site controls.
• Ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protection, monitoring equipment, containment systems, and other response resources.
• Support incident command, site coordination, and communication with clients, supervisors, subcontractors, and other responding agencies as assigned.
• Perform or oversee hazardous materials identification, containment, recovery, decontamination, packaging, and related field activities within the employee’s training and authorization.
• Maintain operational readiness of vehicles, equipment, response supplies, documentation, and team competencies.
• Complete accurate field documentation, including time records, daily reports, hazard assessments, incident records, waste documentation, and client-required paperwork.
• Promote safe work practices, professional conduct, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in emergency response call-outs, extended shifts, travel, and work outside standard business hours as required.

Qualifications

• HazMat Technician-level training or equivalent experience appropriate to the duties of the role, consistent with applicable NFPA 470 competencies.
• Previous experience in hazardous materials response, emergency response, industrial services, environmental services, spill response, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field personnel, prioritize tasks, and maintain composure in changing or high-pressure environments.
• Working knowledge of hazard assessment, PPE selection, decontamination, containment, product identification, and safe response practices.
• Valid driver’s licence with the ability to travel and operate company vehicles as required.
• Ability to complete required documentation accurately and communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, and management.
• Ability to meet physical demands of field response work, including wearing required PPE and working in variable weather and site conditions.

Preferred Experience

Experience or certification in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset:

• NFPA 470-aligned HazMat Technician competencies or recognized equivalent training
• Incident Command System (ICS I-200 or equivalent)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
• Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) operations
• Confined space entry, respiratory protection, or air monitoring
• Industrial cleaning, spill response, remediation, or hazardous waste operations
• First aid/CPR, WHMIS, or other relevant safety certifications
• Experience leading crews or acting as a senior responder on complex incidents

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, and role responsibilities
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing national organization

Work Conditions

• This role may require extended hours, on-call availability, travel, and emergency response deployment.
• Work may be performed in office, industrial, field, and emergency response environments.
• Compliance with all safety protocols and use of required PPE is mandatory.
• The position requires reliable attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and the ability to work cooperatively as part of a response team.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Rapid Response Industrial Group Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Accommodation Statement

RRIG is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation across Canada. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining a dynamic and growing organization committed to safety and excellence, we encourage you to apply via careers@rapidresponseind.com

Why Join RRIG?

At RRIG, no two days are the same. Our team responds when clients need us most—whether it is an environmental emergency, a complex industrial project, or a critical hazardous materials challenge. We value teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant services across Canada.

Pay: $28.00-$40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person