Project Technologist
Hazardous Materials
Edmonton, AB
Today is the day to boost your career! Pinchin is seeking a Project Technologist to join our Hazardous Materials team in our Edmonton, AB office.
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 hiring a Project Technologist in Hazardous Materials in Edmonton. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager and is being filled as a replacement role.
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, you’ll contribute to critical health and safety initiatives by assessing buildings, conducting site inspections, supporting air monitoring and sampling programs, 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
- Conduct comprehensive building assessments for hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, PCBs, etc., included the collection of samples.
- Perform oversight reviews and air monitoring for various hazardous material and chemical agents during construction and abatement projects
- Analyze asbestos air samples via Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) and interpret sample results in relation to legislative requirements
- Prepare assessment reports detailing methodologies, findings, conclusions and recommendations concerning the management, control and removal of hazardous materials
- Manage project schedules 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’ll Bring to Pinchin
- Bachelor of Science or Applied Environmental Science, or College diploma with an Environmental focus, or equivalent.
- Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), or a certification in OHS (CRSP, CRST, OHST) is an asset
- Experience on construction or industrial sites is an asset
- Ability to use digital tablets and new applications which are constantly evolving
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to carry/climb ladders/tools (at least 50lbs) during surveys and ability to wear respirators for extended periods of time
- Strong organization skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read technical reports, drawings and specifications is an asset
- Valid driver’s license, insurance and a personal vehicle required
- Availability to travel to clients’ sites across Alberta (short-term work-related travel required)
- Availability to work outside of core business hours
- Availability to work occasional weekends
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 (https://www.pinchin.com/Pages/10)
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.
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