Environmental Project Technologist-Hazardous Materials

Pinchin Ltd.; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Project Technologist to enhance their Hazardous Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality team. This role involves conducting assessments, inspections, and preparing technical reports while liaising with clients to address their needs. You'll work in a dynamic environment, tackling various challenges across residential, commercial, and industrial sites. The opportunity to mentor junior professionals and engage in professional development makes this position particularly rewarding. If you are passionate about safety and environmental quality, this role offers a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Extended group benefits

Profit share bonuses

RRSP Matching Program

Flexible workplace

Professional development programs

Educational reimbursement

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Entry level to five years of experience in hazardous materials and indoor environmental quality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for hazardous materials and indoor air quality.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for clients.
• Perform inspections and evaluate building systems.

Skills

Hazardous Materials Assessment

Indoor Environmental Quality

Technical Report Writing

Environmental Monitoring Equipment

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

College Diploma in Construction or Architectural Technology

Bachelor of Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Phase Contrast Microscope (PCM)

Job description

Full Time Project Staff Oshawa, ON, CA

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3656

Project Technologist

Oshawa or Peterborough, ON

Today is the day to boost your career! Pinchin is seeking a Project Technologist to join our Hazardous Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality team in our Oshawa or Peterborough offices.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Technologist will conduct effective worker exposure and workplace monitoring, safety inspections, and audits. You will assist in developing various types of hygiene, health and safety documentation, prepare technical reports, and liaise with clients to ensure their needs and goals are met. Pinchin staff in the Oshawa and Peterborough offices work remotely as part of a small team. We work at a number of residential, commercial, and industrial client sites between Pickering, Trenton, and Haliburton.

A Day in the Life of a Project Technologist at Pinchin:

• Complete assessments for hazardous materials, designated substances, mould, indoor air quality (IAQ), and industrial hygiene.
• 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.
• 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 mould and bacteria samples.
• Identify and sample suspect asbestos, lead, and PCB-containing materials.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and providing recommendations to address IAQ and hazardous materials concerns.
• Inspect abatement and restoration contractors undertaking mould, asbestos, and other hazardous materials remediation work to document that the work has been properly completed.
• Collect and analyze Phase Contrast Microscope (PCM) asbestos air samples.
• Collect bulk material samples for testing for asbestos, lead, and other hazardous materials.
• Business development to existing clients.
• Maintain and enhance quality control within the group.

What you bring to the Pinchin team:

• College diploma in Construction or Architectural Technology, or Bachelor of Science or Engineering or equivalent/related post-secondary experience.
• Entry level to five years of experience.
• Hazardous Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality experience.
• C.E.T. or related designations will be considered an asset.
• 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.
• Experience working in nuclear facilities is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with an ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Excellent technical report writing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Availability to work outside our core business hours and rotational weekends.
• Vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance as travel around the designated region is required.
• Employees may be required by our clients to undergo security clearances and/or drug and alcohol testing to gain access to certain job sites.

What Pinchin offers you:

• A challenging, rewarding leadership position with the opportunity to mentor junior technical professionals.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and extended group benefits (we pay the premium) with no waiting period.
• Membership in our internal Communities of Practice, a national support network for technical problem solving and collaboration led by our top technical experts.
• Casual dress code.
• Profit share bonuses and an RRSP Matching Program.
• Flexible workplace to support work-life balance.
• Various professional development and employee recognition programs.
• Educational and professional membership dues reimbursement.

What’s next? If you think this is the right position for you, please apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Pinchin, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

**No Agency phone calls please**

Why Pinchin?

At Pinchin, our employees are the heart of our business. If you’re ready to build your skills and develop your career, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your journey. We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on honesty, integrity, and a passion for learning.

About Us:

Pinchin Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, geosciences, environmental, and occupational health and safety solutions across Canada and the US. We are committed to employment practices that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.