Posted 10 days ago
Building Science Consultant
@ Stantec
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Junior Building Science Consultant for its Western Canadian team to review building envelope designs, field-review construction, and test assemblies. The role is full-time and works independently within an interdisciplinary design team. Pay range and bonus eligibility are noted in the posting.
Responsibilities:
- Review designs and shop drawings for building envelope performance
- Field review new construction and rehabilitation projects
- Perform water infiltration and air leakage testing
- Prepare site visit reports and deficiency action lists
- Perform forensic analysis of envelope failures
Requirements summary:
- Degree in engineering, architecture or science with building science background
- 1-2 years of building envelope experience preferred
- Knowledge of flashing, waterproofing, air barriers and rain screens
- Microsoft Office proficiency; Bluebeam, CAD or Revit an asset
- P.Eng or EIT an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng, EIT |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Architecture, Science, Building Science |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Stantec
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With every community, we redefine what's possible.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 586 |
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Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Junior Building Science Consultant to join our growing, multi-disciplinary Western Canadian Team. The ideal candidate will have a principal understanding of Building Science concepts and systems, have solid technical abilities, be a skilled problem solver with attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The individual will be a self-starter and expected to work independently on projects as a member of an interdisciplinary design team.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Review design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals prepared by third parties for conformance with good building practice with respect to water intrusion, air leakage, vapor diffusion, thermal performance, and differential movement
- Undertake field review of both new construction and rehabilitation projects to confirm that the construction of the building envelope assemblies is proceeding in accordance with approved mock-ups and design documents
- Prepare site visit reports and use a database to generate Action Lists of outstanding deficiencies and track their resolution
- Undertake field testing of selected elements of building envelope assemblies to confirm compliance with specified performance standards (primarily water infiltration and air leakage) and prepare reports outlining the results of these tests
- Interface with architects, general contractors, and sub-trades
- Contribute to Building Envelope design and construction document development
- Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures
- Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors, and consultants
- Assist in fieldwork associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reports
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Understanding of advanced flashing, waterproofing, roofing, cladding, rain screens, air barriers, and other related systems
- Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit, Sketchup, and BIM 360 is a plus
- Project Management skills necessary for concurrent multiple projects
- Practical knowledge of energy code, rain screen principles, air barriers, and thermal performance
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong customer service commitment
Education and Experience
- Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Science, with a background in Building Science required.
- P.Eng or EIT an asset.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing, and or constructing building envelope systems preferred.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
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