Project Technologist

Environmental Health and Safety Consulting Services

Richmond, BC

Pinchin is seeking a Project Technologist to join our Consulting Team in our Richmond office.

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

You will be responsible for conducting building assessments, abatement field reviews and writing site review reports and technical reports. Effective communication with your manager and client stakeholders will be an important part of your role, ultimately ensuring that project objectives and needs are met.

Pinchin offers an extensive training program coupled with field experience and direct one-to-one mentoring. These resources are designed to develop and enhance your assessment skills, equipping you with the proficiency needed to excel in your role.

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

• Conduct site assessments, inspections and testing relating to hazardous building materials
• Travel between different job sites within the Lower Mainland and throughout BC
• Interpret and analyze sample results in relation to WorkSafe BC requirements
• Prepare technical reports – detailing your assessment findings and providing recommendations
• Coordinate and monitor hazardous materials 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:

• Good communication and organizational skills with an ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to write technical reports an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Availability to work outside our core business hours and weekend rotations
• Availability to travel for extended periods (i.e. up to 2-3 weeks) in remote locations in BC
• 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. 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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