HELP PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 253H
Hazardous Materials Worker
A Hazardous Materials Worker identifies, removes, packages, transports and disposes of hazardous materials such as asbestos, mould, lead, mercury, and other biological harzards. Specifically, a Hazardous Materials Worker:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Controlled removal protects workers, occupants and the environment from hidden hazards.
Hazardous materials workers isolate work areas and safely identify, remove, package and dispose of asbestos, mould, lead, mercury and biological hazards.
3,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$54,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
abatement contractorsindustrial shutdownsschools and hospitalsdemolition and restoration sitesenvironmental remediation projects
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Hazardous Materials Worker ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway