Job Description

Project Technologist

Indoor Environmental Quality/Hazardous Materials

Dartmouth, NS

Ready to make an impact? At Pinchin, we’re not just solving problem, we’re creating healthier, safer spaces for people to live and work. If you’re passionate about tackling challenges like indoor air quality, Legionella, microbial contamination, infection control, asbestos, and other hazardous materials, this existing role is your chance to turn expertise into action. Bring your curiosity, technical skills, and drive to help clients protect what matters most.

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 Project Technologist to join our Hazardous Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality team in Dartmouth. The role reports to the Team Leader.

Department Overview

Our Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and Hazardous Materials team is dedicated to creating safe, healthy, and compliant environments for our clients. We specialize in assessing and managing risks related to air quality, microbial contamination, infection control, and hazardous substances such as asbestos and lead. By combining technical expertise with practical solutions, we help organizations protect their people, maintain regulatory compliance, and respond effectively to environmental challenges. From routine assessments to emergency response, our team delivers trusted guidance and innovative strategies to ensure buildings remain safe and operational.

Your Role and Action

• Complete assessments for mould, indoor air quality (IAQ), designated substances and other hazardous materials
• Conduct interviews with clients regarding building history and site-specific client concerns.
• Perform inspections and evaluate building systems.
• Assess building damages related to floods, water losses, smoke and fire.
• Assist clients following flood and loss emergencies to get buildings dried, cleaned or remediated and operational.
• Collect a variety of air and bulk (mould, asbestos, lead, dust, bacteria, etc.) samples.
• Interpret laboratory results.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and provide recommendations to address concerns.
• Inspect abatement and restoration contractors undertaking mould, asbestos and other hazardous materials remediation work to document that the work has been properly completed.

What You’ll Bring to Pinchin

• Diploma in technology/environmental studies or B.Sc. in Engineering (or equivalent)
• 1–2 years’ experience in IEQ/hazardous materials (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 the Maritimes
• Flexible to work occasional evenings/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

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.