Overview
RiskCheck Inc. is an Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability risk management company. Our client base includes property management companies, property owners, REITs, pension funds, retail owners, schools, residential landlords, financial institutions, recreational facilities, and manufacturing centres. To learn more, visit riskcheckinc.com.

The Project Scientist / Project Technologist works closely with Project Managers to deliver a wide range of environmental health and safety services across Ontario. This includes Hazardous Building Materials, Indoor Air Quality, Mould, Remediation/Abatement, and Drinking Water Assessments, particularly in institutional settings such as schools.

This role requires strong technical capability, self-direction, and flexibility to perform after-hours field work (evenings, nights, and weekends) when project schedules require access to occupied or restricted buildings.

Primary Functions

Perform hazardous materials, environmental, and drinking water assessments

Execute fieldwork, sampling, and site investigations in accordance with regulatory protocols

Coordinate with Project Managers, subcontractors, laboratories, and clients

Support multiple concurrent projects while meeting timelines, budgets, and quality standards

Conduct after-hours field work as required (e.g., school-based or occupied-building projects)

Responsibilities
Environmental & Hazardous Materials Assessments

Complete all activities associated with:

Asbestos Assessments

Hazardous Building Materials Assessments (HBMA)

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessments

Mould Assessments

Remediation / Abatement Projects

Drinking Water Assessments (e.g., lead and bacteria sampling)

Field Work & Sampling

Conduct site visits, field investigations, and observations

Collect environmental and drinking water samples following prescribed protocols

Maintain accurate chain of custody documentation

Safely handle, transport, and submit samples to accredited laboratories





Perform work in institutional environments, including schools, in compliance with site-specific requirements (e.g., security clearances)

Project Coordination & Execution

Self-organize and execute assigned tasks within defined timelines and budgets

Schedule site visits, including evening, night, and weekend work as required

Supervise contractors and coordinate subcontracted services (abatement contractors, labs, etc.)

Coordinate with clients and subcontractors to ensure health and safety requirements are met

Technical Analysis & Reporting

Conduct historical reviews and regulatory research

Review analytical results and site findings

Assist with or prepare clear, accurate technical reports, including tables, figures, and drawings

Draft technical summaries of findings for Project Manager review

Collaborate with Project Managers to refine findings and develop recommendations for further investigation or remediation

Educational and Experience Requirements
Required

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in environmental science/technology/engineering or a related field

2-3 years of progressive environmental consulting or field experience in:

Hazardous Building Materials

Indoor Air Quality

Mould Assessments

Remediation / Abatement Projects

Environmental or water sampling

Working knowledge of Ontario and Canadian environmental regulations and standards

Experience coordinating subcontractors or third-party consultants

Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, with the ability to prepare and edit 2D drawings, diagrams,



and figures to support field investigations and technical documentation

Preferred

Eligibility for registration as an environmental professional (EP) or a certified engineering technologist (CET), or other equivalent such as CRSP, WRT, AMRT, C-NRPP, etc.

Drinking water sampling experience (lead, bacteria)

On-site asbestos air sampling and PCM analysis

Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, structural, plumbing, electrical)

Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical reports

Licensing & Other Requirements

Valid driver’s license

Access to a reliable personal vehicle with appropriate insurance

Must have no criminal record (required for school board work)

Willingness to travel throughout Ontario and occasionally within Canada

Willingness to work evenings, nights, and weekends as required

Why work at RiskCheck?

Hybrid/Work from home (combination of home, office, and client sites)

Competitive salary

Various paid time off (PTO) such as paid vacation, paid illness days, birthday off with pay, paid personal day, paid volunteer time off, etc.

Comprehensive group benefits package

Virtual Health and Wellness and EFAP program

Professional development and growth opportunities

Supportive work workplace

Work/life balance

Company social events (remote and in-person)

Note: Candidates are required to consent to a Background Check (Criminal Record Check) as part of the recruitment/onboarding process (at the company's expense) upon offer of employment.

RiskCheck is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants and are proud to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

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📌 Project Scientist/Technologist (Ontario)
🏢 RiskCheck
📍 Ontario