Our client, a Canadian multidisciplinary engineering and building science firm, is seeking Intermediate/Senior Building Science Specialists for their Ottawa office. These are permanent positions, paying between 60-85k (Junior/Intermediate) and 80-110k (Intermediate/Senior), including a competitive benefits and vacation package with RRSP matching. These positions will be mostly in-office, with Fridays allocated as a weekly work from home day.
Intermediate Building Science Specialist – Job Description:
Duties to include, but not be limited to performing or assisting in:
- Visual and destructive investigations required to diagnose specific problems related to building envelope and structures and recommend repair options
- Building envelope conditions assessments and detailed report preparation
- Prepare technical engineering drawings and specifications for restoration projects in accordance with established codes and standards
- On-site field reviews of building envelope restoration projects for general conformance
- Design and construction building envelope consulting for new construction projects
- Perform contract administration
- Workload management and mentoring of junior engineering staff
Professional Requirements:
- Certified Building Technologist in Architectural, Civil/Structural or Building Science related programs or Graduate of College or University Level Engineering Architectural, Civil/Structural, or Building Science related programs.
- 3-5 years experience at engineering consulting firm
- Attained or working toward professional engineering or technology license
- Must be willing to work at heights, including climbing ladders, operating swing stages, and accessing rooftops
- A valid driver’s license and access to insured vehicle for travel to project sites is required (work related mileage is reimbursed)
- Own personal form of transportation.
Coveted Skills:
- Ability to manage several tasks and prioritize these are required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective and responsive communication with the project team and clients.
- Working knowledge of building components, building envelope and structural system preferred.
- Knowledge of building and fire codes is an asset but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Senior Building Science Specialist – Job Description:
Duties to include, but not be limited to performing or assisting in:
- Visual and destructive investigations required to diagnose specific problems related to building envelope and structures and recommend repair options
- Part 9 structural analysis and design
- Building envelope condition assessments and detailed report preparation
- Prepare technical engineering drawings and specifications for restoration projects in accordance with established codes and standards
- On-site field reviews of building envelope restoration projects for general conformance
- Design and construction building envelope consulting for new construction projects
- Perform contract administration
- Workload management and mentoring of junior engineering staff
- Will act as project lead and be responsible for budgets, meeting key milestones/deadlines, all client interactions, and project management responsibilities.
- Business development and sales
Professional Requirements:
- Certified Building Technologist in Architectural, Civil/Structural or Building Science related programs or Graduate of College or University Level Engineering Architectural, Civil/Structural, or Building Science related programs.
- 5-10 years experience at engineering consulting firm
- Attained or working toward professional engineering or technology license
- Must be willing to work at heights, including climbing ladders, operating swing stages, and accessing rooftops
- A valid driver’s license and access to insured vehicle for travel to project sites is required (work related mileage is reimbursed)
- Own personal form of transportation.
Coveted Skills:
- Ability to manage several tasks and prioritize these are required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective and responsive communication with the project team and clients.
- Working knowledge of building components, building envelope and structural system preferred.
- Knowledge of building and fire codes is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
To apply, please email your resume to Claire Stone at cstone@recruitmentbydesign.com – we thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
