Junior Building Sciences Consultant

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic Buildings group as a Junior Building Science Consultant, where you'll play a key role in evaluating and restoring building envelope assemblies. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and contribute to projects that enhance the performance and sustainability of buildings across Canada. If you're passionate about building science and eager to grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment, this is your chance to make an impact. 

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy supports your work-life balance, so you can be fully present both at work and at home.
• As a Canadian success story, we're proud to shape the built environment and showcase what Canada has to offer.
• You'll be part of a collaborative culture, surrounded by genuinely good people doing important work.
• We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits (including virtual healthcare and wellness programs), and a clear vision for your future. 

What you can expect to do here

• Apply engineering knowledge to building envelope restoration and capital planning projects.
• Assist engineers with building envelope condition evaluations and site reports.
• Conduct construction and site reviews, monitoring the quality of building repairs.
• Liaise with contractors, sub-consultants, and other engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to contract administration on construction projects.
• Take responsibility for project tasks, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Apply sustainable thinking and practices within project delivery.
• Contribute to knowledge systems within the building science practice. 

What you'll bring to WSP

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering, Building Sciences, Architectural Science, or Applied Science.
• Demonstrated passion for building sciences, building envelope technology, or building construction.
• Preferably 1–2 years of previous work experience in Building Science or a related field.
• Previous co-op or summer work experience in the construction or engineering industry related to buildings is ideal.
• Collaborative team player, energetic and adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Valid Canadian driver's license. 

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $67,800 to $93,200

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. 

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe.  In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP.  Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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