Project Technologist

Pinchin; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinchin is seeking a motivated Project Technologist to join their consulting team in Kelowna. This role involves assessing and monitoring hazardous materials, preparing technical reports, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong communication skills, with opportunities for career development and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Extended group benefits with no waiting period

Three weeks’ paid vacation to start

Profit-sharing bonuses

RRSP matching program

Wellness spending account

Social activities and team building events

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work effectively with diverse teams.
• Availability for travel and ability to work outside core business hours.
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessments and inspections of hazardous materials.
• Prepare technical reports detailing assessment findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate and monitor abatement subcontractors effectively.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Technical report writing

Field work experience

Education

Related post-secondary education degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

Environmental Health and Safety Consulting Services

Kelowna, BC

Today is the day to boost your career! Pinchin is seeking a Project Technologist to join our Consulting Team in our Kelowna office.

As the Project Technologist reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our team by carefully assessing and monitoring various workplaces and building structures throughout BC. Your primary mission will be to identify hazardous materials, including asbestos, and ensure the strict implementation of health and safety protocols before and during any disturbance or removal of these hazardous materials.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for not only conducting field surveys but also translating your findings into comprehensive technical reports. Effective client communication will be a central part of your role, ensuring that their objectives and needs are met seamlessly.

To support your professional growth in this dynamic field, Pinchin offers an extensive training program coupled with invaluable field experience. These resources are designed to foster and enhance your assessment skills, equipping you with the proficiency needed to excel in this rewarding career.

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

• Conduct on-site assessments, inspections and testing relating to hazardous building materials
• Interpret and analyze sample results in relation to WorkSafe BC requirements
• Prepare professional technical reports – detailing your assessment findings into a written summary report and providing recommendations to better protect workers and occupants
• Coordinate and monitor abatement sub-contractors
• Collection and analysis of air samples for asbestos, lead and other hazardous materials
• Use and calibrate field sampling equipment and microscopes
• Liaise with clients and sub-contractors to ensure health, safety and hygiene needs are addressed and met
• Develop and maintain positive colleague and client relationships

What you bring to the Pinchin team :

• Strong communication and organizational skills with an ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to work seamlessly with diverse teams, fostering cooperation and contributing positively to achieving collective goals
• Maintaining projects work efficiently
• Ability to write technical reports
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
• Availability to work outside our core business hours and weekend rotations
• Availability to travel to remote locations in BC, occasionally for up to one week
• Field work experience an asset
• Related post-secondary education degree, diploma an asset
• Familiarity of health and safety legislation and guidelines an asset
• Familiarity with building systems (structure, envelope, HVAC, electrical, plumbing etc.) and structures an asset
• Experience reading and interpreting floor plans an asset
• Experience working with environmental monitoring equipment an asset
• Vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance as travel around the designated region is required
• There are times when employees are required by our clients to undergo security clearances in order to gain access to certain job sites

What’s in it for you :

Of course, we offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes Pinchin stand out from the crowd? Above all else, we care about our employees and the world around us! Our employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, opportunities for community involvement including many environmental initiatives, a casual dress code,extended group benefits (we pay the premium) with no waiting period,profit, paid personal days, three weeks’ paid vacation to start, profit share bonuses and an RRSP matching program, reimbursement for association membership dues, a wellness spending account, social activities, team building events, corporate hotel rates and much more! All of this and more in an inclusive, dynamic work environment! Take a look to see all Pinchin has to offer : Pinchin Benefits

Please note that our recruitment process may involve online testing, depending on the position. As an employee of Pinchin, you will be required by our clients to undergo security clearances in order to gain access to certain job sites. 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 on your technical and project management skills, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your career growth. We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on integrity, respect, social responsibility 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.