Environmental Technician

Pinchin in Hamilton, ON is hiring a Project Technologist/Senior Project Technologist for its Hazardous Materials team. The role involves conducting site investigations, monitoring worker exposure, preparing technical reports, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have relevant educational background and experience in hazardous materials. The position requires travel to client sites and offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on employee development.
Project Technologist/ Senior Project Technologist

Hazardous Materials

Hamilton, ON

Today is the day to boost your career! Pinchin is seeking a Project Technologist or a Senior Project Technologist to join our Hazardous Materials team in our Hamilton Office.

Reporting to the Team Lead, the 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.

A Day in the life of a Technologist at Pinchin:

• Conduct site investigations – asbestos, mould, mercury, PCBs, lead etc.

• Collect and interpret various building material samples, air samples, and perform Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) analysis

• Conduct field work, including visits to sites and supervise remediation activities

• Coordinate and supervise sub-contractors

• Interpret and analyze sample results in relation to legislative requirements and industry-accepted guidelines

• Prepare technical reports

• Manage time of projects 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

What you bring to the Pinchin team:

• College diploma in Environmental, Construction or Architectural Technology, or Bachelor of Science or Applied Science in Engineering or equivalent

• Experience with building construction or maintenance is preferred

• Prior Hazardous Materials project experience (Senior Project Technologist position)

• Strong experience with AutoCAD preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Self-directed and mature

• Excellent organizational skills

• High attention to detail

• Must be able to read technical specifications, drawings and reports

• Valid driver’s license, insurance and a personal vehicle required

• Availability to travel to clients’ sites (short-term work-related travel)

• Availability to work outside of core business hours

• Availability to work occasional weekends

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 flexible workplace to support work life balance, paid personal days, three weeks’ paid vacation to start, reimbursement for association membership dues, 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 and, periodically, drug and alcohol testing 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 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.

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