Project Technologist

Project Technologist

Indoor Environmental Quality / Hazardous Materials / Occupational Health and Safety Technician

Saint John, NB

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000

Build your career while helping create healthier buildings and safer workplaces. Pinchin is seeking a Project Technologist to join our Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Hazardous Materials (HAZ) team in Saint John, NB. From investigating indoor air quality concerns to assessing hazardous materials and monitoring workplace exposures, you’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse client sites, supported by experienced professionals who are invested in your development.

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 the IEQ/HAZ/OHS team in Saint. John. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager and is being filled as a replacement role.

Department Overview

In this position, you will play an important role in helping clients create safer and healthier spaces. Your work will support projects that protect workers, improve building performance, and strengthen the health and resilience of communities. You will assess conditions in the field, gather accurate data, and translate your findings into clear recommendations that help clients make informed decisions. You will collaborate closely with colleagues and clients to understand their goals and deliver solutions that reflect quality, integrity, and care. This is meaningful work with real impact, and you will grow your skills while contributing to projects that make buildings and environments better. As part of the Saint John, NB team you will be joining a tight-knit team that works well together with great regional support to assist you in the day-to-day tasks

Your Role and Action

• Complete mould, indoor air quality (IAQ), designated substance and hazardous materials assessments; interview clients about building history and site-specific concerns, inspect and evaluate building systems.
• Assess building damage from floods, water losses, smoke and fire, and assist clients with drying, cleaning and remediation to restore building operations.
• Use field equipment to record measurements, identify suspect asbestos-, lead- and PCB-containing materials, and collect air and bulk samples for mould, asbestos, lead, dust, bacteria and other contaminants.
• Inspect abatement and restoration contractors performing mould, asbestos and other hazardous materials remediation to document proper completion of the work.
• Collect and analyze Phase Contract Microscope (PCM) asbestos air samples and interpret laboratory results.
• Conduct worker exposure monitoring surveys, including airborne contaminant sampling and noise assessments, under the direction of experienced occupational health and safety staff.
• Assist with workplace health and safety inspections, audits and hazard assessments, documenting findings for review by the project manager.
• Assist in developing occupational health and safety documentation, including exposure control plans, health and safety programs, policies and safe work procedures.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and provide recommendations to address concerns

What You’ll Bring to Pinchin

• College diploma in Construction or Architectural Technology, or Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
• A post-graduate environmental management certificate or equivalent, or education or training in occupational health and safety or occupational hygiene, would be an asset.
• Entry-level candidates to those with five years of experience will be considered; IEQ/HAZ experience, occupational hygiene sampling, worker exposure monitoring or workplace health and safety inspection experience would be assets. Consulting industry experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, particularly in New Brunswick, and basic occupational hygiene principles would be an asset.
• Familiarity with building systems (structure, envelope, HVAC, electrical and plumbing); building construction or maintenance experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and a personal vehicle required
• Availability to travel to client sites, primarily within New Brunswick and occasionally to other provinces, and work outside core business hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. Clients may require security clearances and/or drug and alcohol testing for site access.

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.

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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.