Project Technologist (Water, Wastewater & Environmental Projects)

Project Technologist (Water, Wastewater & Environmental Projects)

Emissions Reduction and Compliance

Mississauga, ON

Annual Salary Range: $55,000 to $70,000

Looking to launch your career in environmental consulting while making a meaningful impact? Join a team that helps organizations across Ontario navigate complex environmental regulations, reduce emissions, and operate more sustainably.

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.

We are seeking a Project Technologist to join our Emissions Reduction and Compliance (ERC) water team in the Greater Toronto Area.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager - Water, the Project Technologist supports a wide range of environmental compliance and permitting projects across Ontario and other jurisdictions. This is an entry-level opportunity for a motivated candidate with a background in environmental sciences, environmental technology, water resources, wastewater operations, or a related technical discipline who is interested in supporting water, wastewater, stormwater, and process water projects for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop technical expertise, gain field experience, and build a career in environmental consulting while contributing to projects that support compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will assist the Water Services team with field investigations, sampling programs, monitoring assignments, data reduction, laboratory coordination, and technical reporting. The role may include water and wastewater sampling, stormwater monitoring, process water assessments, field observations, preparation of field notes, data summaries, and support for technical memoranda and compliance reports. The position is well suited to a junior technologist who enjoys a mix of field and office work, has strong attention to detail, and wants to build a practical technical foundation in environmental consulting.

Your Role and Action

• Assist the Water Services Team with water, wastewater, stormwater, and process water projects, including field sampling, sample coordination, equipment preparation, laboratory coordination, data review, and preparation of results tables.


• Support water, wastewater, stormwater, and process water assignments by compiling background information, reviewing analytical data, organizing field records, preparing results tables, and drafting clear technical notes under the direction of project managers and senior technical staff.


• Conduct site visits to collect information, complete field forms, take photographs, perform sampling or monitoring, and communicate observations to project managers and technical leads.


• Assist with technical reports, compliance summaries, proposals, work plans, project correspondence, and other project deliverables related to water, wastewater, stormwater, and process water projects.


• Represent Pinchin through professional conduct and follow quality control, field documentation, and health and safety protocols in the office and at client facilities.


• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients to gather information, solve technical challenges, and support project execution.


• Manage assigned project tasks to meet quality standards, budgets, and deadlines while maintaining accurate project records and time tracking.


• Participate in client meetings, technical training, and professional development opportunities while contributing to a collaborative team environment and exceptional client service.

What You’ll Bring to Pinchin

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who is eager to build a career in environmental consulting while contributing to meaningful compliance and sustainability projects.

• College diploma or university degree in Environmental Technology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.


• Interest in environmental consulting and practical field-based work related to water, wastewater, stormwater, and process water projects.


• Previous co-op, internship, academic, or work experience involving water or wastewater sampling, stormwater monitoring, environmental fieldwork, laboratory coordination, data review, or technical reporting is an asset.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear notes, tables, calculations, and draft report sections.


• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with data analysis tools, field data collection applications, or laboratory submissions is an asset.


• Ability to work well in a team environment and take direction from project managers and senior technical staff.


• Ability to wear personal protective equipment when required, work at client sites, and lift up to 20 kg.


• A current and valid driver’s license, sufficient insurance, and access to a vehicle are required. Work-related travel will be compensated.


• Willingness to travel to client sites and conduct fieldwork in industrial settings.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.


• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, meet project deadlines, and occasionally work outside regular business hours when required.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We make buildings and environments better.