Occupational Hygiene (Hazardous Materials Technician)

Occupational Hygiene (Hazardous Materials Technician)

Mississauga or Toronto, ON

Today is the day to boost your career! Pinchin is seeking an Occupational Hygiene (Hazardous Materials Technician) to join our Hazardous Materials team in our Mississauga or Toronto offices.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Occupational Hygiene (Hazardous Materials Technician) will conduct effective worker exposure and workplace monitoring, safety inspections and audits. You will assist in developing various types of hygiene, health, and safety documentation, prepare technical reports and liaise with clients to ensure their needs and goals are met. Pinchin staff as part of the Mississauga and Toronto teamwork at a number of residential, commercial, and industrial client sites in the GTA.

A Day in the Life of a Occupational Hygiene (Hazardous Materials Technician) at Pinchin:

• Complete assessments for Hazardous Materials, designated substances, and workplace exposures

• Perform inspections and evaluate building systems and materials
• Use various types of equipment to record measurements and collect various samples
• Identify and sample suspect asbestos, lead, and PCB-containing materials
• Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and providing recommendations to address Hazardous Materials concerns
• Inspect abatement and restoration contractors undertaking asbestos and other Hazardous Materials abatement work to document that the work has been properly completed
• Collect and analyze Phase Contract Microscope (PCM) asbestos air samples
• Business development to existing clients
• Maintain and enhance quality control within the group

What you bring to the Pinchin team:

• College diploma in Occupational Health and Safety related, Construction or Architectural Technology, or Bachelor of Science or Engineering or equivalent/related post-secondary experience
• Entry level to five years of experience
• Previous Hazardous Materials experience considered an asset
• C.E.T. or related designations will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of environmental and health and safety legislation/guidelines
• Familiarity with building systems (structure, envelope, HVAC, electrical, plumbing etc.)
• Experience reading and interpreting architectural drawings
• Strong communication and organizational skills with an ability to follow detailed instructions
• Excellent technical report writing skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
• Availability to work outside our core business hours and rotational weekends, when required
• Vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance as travel around the designated region is required
• Employees may be required by our clients to undergo security clearances and/or drug and alcohol testing 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, paid personal days, three weeks’ paid vacation to start, 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 and, periodically, drug and alcohol testing 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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