Building Sciences Consultant

WSP
Vancouver
Full timeFunction: Consulting & AdvisorySkills: ["Analytical skills","Technical writing","Communication","Problem-solving","Collaboration","Learning mindset"]

Support building investigations and technical assessments to help clients create safer, more sustainable, and resilient buildings across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. Assist with building envelope reviews, condition assessments, restoration/on-site evaluations, and field investigations such as measurements and documentation. Help prepare property condition assessments, depreciation reports, and capital plans, while developing expertise in specifications, contract administration, project coordination, and building rehabilitation.

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Building Sciences Consultant

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Job Summary

Support building investigations and technical assessments to help clients create safer, more sustainable, and resilient buildings across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. Assist with building envelope reviews, condition assessments, restoration/on-site evaluations, and field investigations such as measurements and documentation. Help prepare property condition assessments, depreciation reports, and capital plans, while developing expertise in specifications, contract administration, project coordination, and building rehabilitation.
Location: Vancouver
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Consulting & Advisory
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support building investigations, technical assessments, and report preparation under experienced building science professionals.
  • •Participate in building envelope reviews, condition assessments, restoration projects, and on-site evaluations.
  • •Assist with field investigations by collecting measurements, documenting observations, and assessing building performance.
  • •Visit active construction and restoration sites to verify work, monitor progress, and gather technical data.
  • •Contribute to projects across residential, commercial, institutional, and educational facilities, including property condition assessments and capital planning deliverables.

Key Requirements

  • •A degree or diploma in Building Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
  • •Eligibility for registration or current registration with EGBC as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer.
  • •Previous co-op, internship, academic, or professional experience related to building science, consulting engineering, construction, or building assessments.
  • •Foundational understanding of building assemblies, construction practices, building envelope systems, and building performance principles.
  • •Strong analytical and technical writing skills to communicate findings clearly; enthusiasm for hands-on fieldwork.
Experience:Building scienceConsulting engineeringConstructionBuilding assessmentsFieldwork
Education:
Skills:Analytical skillsTechnical writingCommunicationProblem-solvingCollaborationLearning mindset
Certifications:EGBC Engineer-in-Training (EIT)Professional Engineer

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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