Careers

BC Building Science is looking for an Administrative Assistant with experience working within the Engineering consultancy sector. The successful candidate will work part-time (estimate is 24 hours per week) with some flexibility around what days/times are worked each week.

BC Building Science is a professional engineering firm, specializing in building envelope and energy efficient design for the residential and commercial construction industry in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Washington, and California. BC Building Science has had continued sustainable growth over the last 25 years, through delivering high-quality and creative engineering solutions to an outstanding group of successful clients.

This position will support a variety of tasks within the admin team, providing exposure and variety to include:

Office Management:

• Assist with planning company events (lunch & learns, staff events, etc.)
• Reception relief; vacation coverage

Marketing Support:

• Update company website as needed (WordPress)
• Support social media campaigns (LinkedIn and Instagram)
• Prepare presentations for renovation projects (PowerPoint)

Proposal Preparation: (coverage for vacation & when additional help is needed)

• Create fee proposals within template standard using project details as a guideline (may cover both new construction and renovation projects)
• Coordinate sending fee proposals to clients once approved

Supporting Consultants:

• Issue reports from consultants to the customers
• Provide additional support on reports for vacation coverage of other team members

Preparing Occupant Surveys:

• Send surveys to building occupants (SurveyMonkey)
• Gather responses and downloaded reports for the engineer assigned to the project

Additional Tasks Include:

• Filing of emails from shared inboxes into project folders
• Archiving projects within server

The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 2 years of experience working within an administrative support role in a professional office setting.  Experience working within an engineering environment and knowledge of building codes is an asset. Experience working across a variety of software programs (MS Teams, Outlook, WordPress, LinkedIn, etc.) is a plus. This position equires a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and a general willingness to jump in where needed within the small team as well as adjust to shifting priorities quickly.

BC Building Science is offering a competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications, with the opportunity to increase the salary based on the individual’s knowledge, motivation, and performance. We offer an extended health benefits program, profit sharing, and RRSP package.

To apply, please email your resume to work@bcbuildingscience.com.

BC Building Science is looking for a Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Technologist to join our successful team. The main role involves supportive enhanced commissioning services, retro-commissioning, and energy modelling / audit for new and existing buildings. The successful candidate will be supervised by a professional engineer.

BC Building Science is a professional engineering firm, specializing in building envelope and energy efficient design for the residential and commercial construction industry in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Washington, and California. BC Building Science has had continued sustainable growth over the last 25 years, through delivering high-quality and creative engineering solutions to an outstanding group of successful clients.

The successful candidate will:

• have a degree or diploma specializing in mechanical and energy systems for buildings;
• have a minimum of 1 year experience in design and field commissioning of building mechanical systems;
• be familiar with local construction methods and materials;
• be familiar with building envelope and electrical systems;
• preferably have relevant designations such as registered Energy Advisor (EA), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), ASHRAE BCxP, or EIT/P.Eng.;
• be skilled in technical writing and have excellent communication skills – written and oral; and
• be an excellent team player as part of the energy efficiency team.

The main functions of the successful candidate are:

• performing design and field commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, and lighting systems for low-rise and high-rise residential towers, and commercial and institutional buildings; and
• communication and ongoing construction correspondence with related parties including Developers, Contractors, and Architects.

BC Building Science is offering a competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications, with the opportunity to increase the salary based on the individual’s knowledge, motivation, and performance. We offer an extended health benefits program, profit sharing, and RRSP package.

To apply, please email your resume to work@bcbuildingscience.com.