Project Technologist / Senior Project Technologist Hazardous Materials

Pinchin in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Flexible schedule

Paid personal days

Vacation time (3 weeks)

Wellness spending account

Hotel/corporate rates

Job summary

Pinchin in Greater Toronto Area is seeking a Project Technologist / Senior Project Technologist to join our Hazardous Materials team. The role focuses on inspections, reporting, and client collaboration to improve health, safety, and environmental outcomes.

Salary range CAD 55,000–65,000 with growth opportunities. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will conduct assessments, prepare technical reports, and support business development while upholding Pinchin’s commitment to excellence and client

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in hazardous materials (asbestos, mould, lead, PCBs).
• Experience reading architectural drawings and interpreting specs.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety legislation/guidelines.
• Ability to work with field equipment and collect samples.
• Willingness to travel and work outside core hours.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments for hazardous materials and workplace exposures.
• Conduct client interviews and inspect building systems.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
• Inspect abatement work to ensure proper completion.
• Collect and analyze asbestos PCM samples.
• Business development and client relationship maintenance.
• Mentor junior staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Report writing

Reading drawings

Time management

Education

Construction Technology degree

Architectural Technology degree

Civil Engineering degree

BSc / Applied Science

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Technologist / Senior Project Technologist

GTA, ON

Annual Salary Range: CAD $55,000 - $65,000

Build your career while protecting people and the environment, join our Hazardous Materials team for meaningful work, mentorship, and room to grow.

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 seeking a Project Technologist / Senior Project Technologist to join our Hazardous Materials team in Greater Toronto Area. Reporting to the Team Leader, this replacement role offers an opportunity to apply your expertise and uphold our commitment to excellence.

Role Overview

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 / Senior Project Technologist, you’ll contribute to critical health and safety initiatives by developing hygiene documentation, 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.

Your Role and Action

• 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
• May support in training junior staff

What You’ll Bring to Pinchin

You bring a strong technical foundation, curiosity, and accountability, paired with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for clients, communities, and the environment. Collaboration, continuous learning, and respectful teamwork are values you live by.

• A diploma or degree in Construction Technology or Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science or Applied Science
• Entry level to 5 years of practical experience in the field of Hazardous Materials (Asbestos, Mould, Lead, PCBs, etc.)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle. Work‑related travel is compensated.

For Current Employees

Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information on the application process.

Compensation and Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes Pinchin different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

Employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, a flexible workplace that supports work life balance, paid personal days, minimum of three weeks of vacation to start, reimbursement for professional memberships, environmental and community involvement opportunities, a wellness spending account, social activities, team events, corporate hotel rates, and more.

Explore our offerings: Pinchin Benefits

Additional Information

• Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
• Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (Verification of background information over the previous five years including Canadian residency.)
• No agency phone calls please.
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to employment practices that support a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We make buildings and environments better.