Project Technologist

Pinchin in Canada•Edmonton, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinchin is seeking a Project Technologist to join our Hazardous Materials team in our Edmonton, AB office. Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight. At Pinchin, we empower our people uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments. Pinchin is hiring a Project Technologist in Hazardous Materials in Edmonton. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager and is being filled as a replacement role. This role is about more than inspections, it’s about shaping safer, healthier, and more sustainable spaces for people and communities. As a Project Technologist, you’ll contribute to critical health and safety initiatives by assessing buildings, conducting site inspections, supporting air monitoring and sampling programs, preparing technical reports, and working closely with clients to meet their goals. You’ll join a team that blends deep experience with fresh perspectives, offering mentorship, collaboration, and technical expertise every step of the way. We’re looking for someone curious, motivated, and ready to grow because your work here doesn’t just support projects, it helps protect lives and strengthen communities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Applied Environmental Science, or College diploma with an Environmental focus, or equivalent.
Ability to use digital tablets and new applications which are constantly evolving
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to carry/climb ladders/tools (at least 50lbs) during surveys and ability to wear respirators for extended periods of time
Strong organization skills with high attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver’s license, insurance and a personal vehicle required
Availability to travel to clients’ sites across Alberta (short-term work-related travel required)
Availability to work outside of core business hours
Availability to work occasional weekends

Nice To Haves

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), or a certification in OHS (CRSP, CRST, OHST) is an asset
Experience on construction or industrial sites is an asset
Ability to read technical reports, drawings and specifications is an asset

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive building assessments for hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, PCBs, etc., included the collection of samples.
Perform oversight reviews and air monitoring for various hazardous material and chemical agents during construction and abatement projects
Analyze asbestos air samples via Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) and interpret sample results in relation to legislative requirements
Prepare assessment reports detailing methodologies, findings, conclusions and recommendations concerning the management, control and removal of hazardous materials
Manage project schedules effectively and efficiently
Liaise with clients and sub-contractors to ensure health, safety and hygiene needs are addressed and met
Develop and maintain positive client relationships