Job Description

Field Technician (Contract)

Hazardous Materials/ Indoor Environmental Quality

Sudbury, ON

Salary Range: $21/hourly

Today is the day to boost your career! Pinchin is offering a 4‑month opportunity within our Hazardous Materials (HAZ) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) team, where you’ll support effective worker exposure and workplace monitoring, safety inspections, and audits, and tackle challenges like indoor air quality, Legionella, microbial contamination and infection control. You will assist in developing hygiene, health, and safety documentation, prepare technical reports, and liaise with clients to ensure their needs and goals are met, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a professional consulting environment.

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 Field Technician to join our HAZ/IEQ team in Sudbury. This new role reports to the Team Leader.

Department Overview

Pinchin’s Hazardous Materials (HAZ) and Indoor Environmental (IEQ) team helps clients identify, assess, and manage risks related to hazardous building materials and indoor air quality (IAQ). The team conducts field investigations, air and material sampling, inspections, and oversight of abatement activities to support regulatory compliance, occupant safety, and building performance. Working closely with clients, contractors, and regulators, the HAZ/IEQ team delivers practical, science‑based solutions that protect people, buildings, and communities.

Your Role and Action

• Conduct mould, IAQ, industrial hygiene, and hazardous materials assessments
• Perform site reviews and evaluate building systems and conditions
• Interview clients regarding building history and site concerns
• Assess damage from floods, water losses, smoke, and fire
• Collect mould, bacteria, asbestos, lead, and PCB samples, including air monitoring
• Assist in hazardous materials abatement and restoration work oversight
• Assist in preparing clear technical reports, drawings, and recommendations
• Support quality control initiatives and client relationship development

What You’ll Bring to Pinchin

• Diploma or degree in construction, architectural technology, engineering, or related field (or work experience equivalent)
• Entry‑level to two years of HAZ/IEQ relevant experience considered an asset
• Consulting or building construction/maintenance experience (asset)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and personal vehicle
• Willingness to travel within Northeastern Ontario Area
• Flexible to work occasional evenings/weekends

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.

Additional Information

• 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.

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