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About the Role

Our Toronto office is seeking a Project Associate specializing in Building Science to contribute to the design and condition assessments of buildings. This role involves providing technical expertise for projects across residential, commercial, institutional, federal, and healthcare sectors, with a focus on enhancing commercial building efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations, including monitoring progress against specifications and compliance with building codes and standards, and prepare reports.
• Perform building condition assessments, reserve fund studies, and performance audits for diverse clients.
• Prepare reports, analyses, designs, plans, details, and specifications for renovations and modifications to various building types.
• Conduct condition survey assessments by testing and evaluating building envelope systems.
• Prepare construction working drawings, specifications, and terms of reference.
• Manage multiple projects from initiation to completion under supervision.
• Liaise with clients, design consultants, and contractors to ensure project compliance with design documents, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
• Utilize initiative and judgment to resolve problems, interpret engineering specifications, and address design and field engineering challenges.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Engineers, taking direction as needed.
• Assist with design and condition assessments of buildings and provide technical experience to building science projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science, Architecture, or Engineering from an accredited University.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience in building science/building envelope restoration within a consulting environment.
• Prior experience with Building Condition Assessment, Reserve Fund Studies, and Performance Audits.
• Working knowledge of building codes and standards.
• Experience with concrete and masonry restoration, cladding and glazing upgrades.
• Project management skills with the ability to collaborate with a design team and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in relevant applications, including Word and Excel.
• Access to a reliable vehicle with a valid Ontario Driver’s License for client site travel.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to work on-site and interact with contractors.
• May be required to work at heights or in confined spaces.

Skills

• Building Science
• Building Envelope Restoration
• Building Condition Assessment
• Reserve Fund Studies
• Performance Audits
• Concrete and Masonry Restoration
• Cladding Upgrades
• Glazing Upgrades
• Project Management
• Technical Writing
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Location

• Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 2 years

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $65,000 to $75,000 CAD per year

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• RRSP with company match
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance resources

About the Company

• Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws.
• Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
• Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies.
• Applications are processed through an applicant tracking system that may or may not use automated screening questions to help identify qualified candidates.
• All applications are also reviewed by our hiring team.

Equal Opportunity

• Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws.
• Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.