Project Technologist / Senior Project Technologist - Hazardous Materials

Pinchin in Canada•Mississauga, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pinchin is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America, focused on making buildings and environments better through expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. The company empowers its people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for clients, communities, and environments. Pinchin is seeking a Project Technologist / Sr. Project Technologist to join their Hazardous Materials team in the Greater Toronto Area. This replacement role reports to the Team Leader and offers an opportunity to apply expertise and uphold a commitment to excellence. This position involves shaping safer, healthier, and more sustainable spaces by contributing to critical health and safety initiatives, developing hygiene documentation, preparing technical reports, and working closely with clients. The role offers mentorship, collaboration, and technical expertise within a team that values curiosity, motivation, and growth, with work that supports projects, protects lives, and strengthens communities.

Requirements

A diploma or degree in Construction Technology or Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science or Applied Science
Entry level or three to five years of practical experience in the field of Hazardous Materials (Asbestos, Mould, Lead, PCBs, etc.)
Knowledge of environmental and health and safety legislation/guidelines
Familiarity with building systems (structure, envelope, HVAC, electrical, plumbing etc.)
Experience reading and interpreting architectural drawings
Experience working with environmental monitoring equipment
Strong communication and organizational skills with an ability to follow detailed instructions
Excellent technical report writing skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
Availability to work outside our core business hours and rotational weekends
Employees may be required by our clients to undergo security clearances and/or drug and alcohol testing to gain access to certain job sites
Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle. Work-related travel is compensated.

Nice To Haves

E.T. or related designations will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Complete assessments for hazardous materials, designated substances and workplace exposures
Conduct interviews with clients regarding building history and site-specific client concerns
Perform inspections and evaluate building systems and materials
Use various types of equipment to record measurements and collect various samples
Identify and sample suspect asbestos, lead, and PCB-containing materials
Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and providing recommendations to address hazardous materials concerns
Inspect abatement and restoration contractors undertaking asbestos and other hazardous materials abatement work to document that the work has been properly completed
Collect and analyze Phase Contract Microscope (PCM) asbestos air samples
Business development to existing clients
Maintain and enhance quality control within the group
Liaise between clients and contractors; maintaining existing client relationships and building new ones
Schedule field reviews with clients and contractors
Ensure the well-being and safety of workers and building occupants where Pinchin projects are present