Project Technologist

Pinchin in Canada•Dartmouth, NS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Pinchin, we’re not just solving problems, we’re creating healthier, safer spaces for people to live and work. If you’re passionate about tackling challenges like indoor air quality, Legionella, microbial contamination, infection control, asbestos, and other hazardous materials, this existing role is your chance to turn expertise into action. Bring your curiosity, technical skills, and drive to help clients protect what matters most. Pinchin is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America, specializing 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 to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments. Pinchin is seeking a Project Technologist to join our Hazardous Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality team in Dartmouth. This replacement role reports to the Team Leader. Our Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and Hazardous Materials team is dedicated to creating safe, healthy, and compliant environments for our clients. We specialize in assessing and managing risks related to air quality, microbial contamination, infection control, and hazardous substances such as asbestos and lead. By combining technical expertise with practical solutions, we help organizations protect their people, maintain regulatory compliance, and respond effectively to environmental challenges. From routine assessments to emergency response, our team delivers trusted guidance and innovative strategies to ensure buildings remain safe and operational.

Requirements

Diploma in technology/environmental studies or B.Sc. in Engineering (or equivalent)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong communication and organizational skills with high attention to detail
Valid driver’s license, insurance, and personal vehicle
Willingness to travel within the Maritimes
Flexible to work occasional evenings/weekends

Nice To Haves

1–2 years’ experience in IEQ/hazardous materials
Consulting or building construction/maintenance experience

Responsibilities

Complete assessments for mould, indoor air quality (IAQ), designated substances and other hazardous materials
Conduct interviews with clients regarding building history and site-specific client concerns.
Perform inspections and evaluate building systems.
Assess building damages related to floods, water losses, smoke and fire.
Assist clients following flood and loss emergencies to get buildings dried, cleaned or remediated and operational.
Collect a variety of air and bulk (mould, asbestos, lead, dust, bacteria, etc.) samples.
Interpret laboratory results.
Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and provide recommendations to address concerns.
Inspect abatement and restoration contractors undertaking mould, asbestos and other hazardous materials remediation work to document that the work has been properly completed.