20 Oct
WSP USA
Thornhill
Description
The Opportunity:
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering consulting firms and has one of Canada’s largest building sciences teams. We have unique expertise in engineering, material science, building envelopes/enclosures, constructability, project management, cost estimating and asset management. Building Sciences is primarily focused on serving the needs of building owners and managers. Our aim is to understand, design and enhance the built environment by building solutions at every opportunity. We are the first choice for clients because we work with them as a strategic partner, providing value-based solutions backed by our extensive knowledge and experience.
We assist our clients in addressing specific deterioration or performance problems by completing a detailed evaluation to understand current conditions. We provide guidance on the range of management strategies available to address deterioration, from lower cost repairs to higher performance renewal, including the advantages and risks, opinions of cost and recommended timing for each strategy.
When our clients are ready to proceed with repairs, we prepare the designs and specifications, then tender the project to qualified contractors. Our depth of knowledge allows us to provide innovative repair solutions to meet our client's needs and promote the success of the project. We then manage the project to completion, providing hands-on quality assurance and contract administration to promote the desired outcome with respect to performance and cost control.
We leverage the expertise gained by addressing problems with durability and inadequate performance on existing buildings to provide expert advice in our other service areas,
such as capital planning, reserve fund studies, new construction design and quality assurance, façade engineering, performance modelling, mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering, structural engineering and sustainability planning.
We are locally dedicated with international scale. Our strength is our ability to adapt to our client’s culture and local markets. We provide our clients with the same personalized services as a specialist firm while at the same time leveraging our worldwide expertise to undertake the most complex projects and assist our clients to realize their ambitions. We achieve this by remaining agile, with a common-sense approach, and by keeping our structure and business model simple and lean.
Our focus on growth also allows us to better serve our clients by expanding our offering, expertise and geographical reach.
WSP is currently seeking new graduate/early career engineers to join our Thornhill Building Sciences team as Building Sciences Consultant – Bulletin 19. Reporting to the Building Sciences Director, this position will be responsible for contributing to Building Sciences specialty consulting services.
A day in the life:
- Conduct field reviews of building envelope elements on new construction projects to determine compliance with design/design intent and/or Ontario Building Code requirements;
- Complete field and office reporting related to the Registrar Bulletin 19 (RB19) Program;
- Well organized,
interested in technical and personal advancement while working under the mentorship and guidance of senior engineers and specialists;
- Assists senior engineers with preparing proposals, reports, investigations and other duties associated with the role;
- Keep clients informed of site issues impacting project quality and liaise with direct supervisor to resolve issues as required;
- Ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites;
- The ideal candidate must be mobile and willing to work on a combination of field and office work, as travel will be required
- Access to vehicle and clean driving record
- Contribute to the firm’s reputation in the market by exhibiting core values;
We'd love to hear from you if you have...
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in in Civil/Structural Engineering,
Building Science, Architectural Science, Applied Science or construction-related discipline;
- Demonstrates a passion in building sciences and construction;
- Previous co-op / summer work experience in the construction or engineering industry is strongly desired;
- Previous knowledge and/or experience with the Tarion Registrar Bulletin 19 Program is considered an asset;
- Exceptional time-management and organizational skills; attention to detail and strong work ethic;
- Strong oral and written communication skills including presentation skills;
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
- Ability to read and interpret design drawings is an asset.
- A team player, amongst energetic, successful people;
- Strong at multi-tasking, organized and adaptable to shifting priorities;
- Valid driver’s license. Access to a vehicle is required as part of this role.
▶️ Building Sciences Consultant - Bulletin 19
🖊️ WSP USA
📍 Thornhill