WSP Group

WSP is currently seeking a Building Sciences Consultant to join our Buildings group, located at our Nanaimo office. Reporting to the Senior Manager located in Victoria, the role involves Building Envelope consulting services in both the existing building and new construction markets, and Structural Deterioration and Repair specialty consulting services for existing buildings of all types. This position will be responsible for assisting our Project Managers and Engineers on projects related to site reviews, evaluations and reporting.

Vancouver Island creates an amazing opportunity for work life balance. The Nanaimo office is well situated to support project work throughout the mid island and north island regions, as well as some of the surrounding gulf islands. There are also opportunities to work with team members in Victoria and Vancouver, and the occasional business trip out of town to support projects throughout BC, Alberta or the Yukon. WSP supports a blended, in office / remote work, environment.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply engineering knowledge to tasks on building envelope restoration & capital planning projects

• Carry out, in collaboration with the other members of the team, client proposals, investigation reports and construction documents related to various building components (envelope, roof, structures, fenestration, etc.).

• Drafting of reports, design of plans, specifications and details.

• Conduct construction and site reviews, monitoring quality of building repairs

• Liaise with contractors, sub-consultants and engineering disciplines

• Contribute to the contract administration process on construction projects

• Accept responsibility for project tasks, deliverables and outcomes

• Apply sustainable thinking and practices within project delivery

• Contribute to the knowledge systems within the building science practice

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Sciences, Architectural Science or Applied Science – Preference for those candidates with completed courses in Building Science or Diploma from a 2 year Technical College specializing in Building Sciences;

• Demonstrates a passion in building sciences, building envelope technology, or building construction;

• Previous co-op / summer work experience in the construction or engineering industry related to buildings is ideal;

• A collaborative team player, amongst energetic, successful people;

• Strong at multi-tasking, organized and adaptable to shifting priorities;

• Excellent communication both orally and in writing;

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $78,600 to $108,100

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

Please Note:

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)