Bilingual Specialist, Building Science (Montreal)

CMHC; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the housing industry seeks a Specialist in Building Science to provide expert knowledge and support to advance programs. This hybrid role involves analysis, risk assessment, and collaboration across business lines to improve housing practices. Key candidates will have significant building science experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Annual paid vacation.

Annual individual performance incentive.

Defined benefit pension plan.

Comprehensive group insurance plan.

Support towards personal and professional growth.

Inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in building science.
• Strong consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on technical building science issues related to housing.
• Conduct building condition assessments and provide recommendations.
• Develop training on building science risk mitigation approaches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Consultative skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in engineering, building sciences or architecture

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 11187

Position Status:Permanent Full Time

Position Type:Hybrid

Office Location:Montreal (QC)

Travel Requirement:Frequent

Language Designation:Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):CBC

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $84699.11to $105873.89and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the building science consulting team, in the Specialist, Building Science position, in Operations. In this role, you will provide specialized building science expertise and advice as part of the national building science team. You will conduct sound assessment of risks related to buildings and sites. You will demonstrate expert knowledge, and provide research, analysis, and guidance to support CMHC policies and programs. You will recommend solution-oriented options that respond to business needs, the changing housing landscape and industry best practices.

What you’ll do:

• Provide advice, guidance, and problem-solving insights on technical building science issues and risks related to housing properties to support the delivery of CMHC programs and products.
• Analyze, review, and provide recommendations on inquiries such as building condition assessments, cost estimates, environmental site assessments, progress advance reports, and energy modelling reports/audits for various business lines.
• Lead or proactively contribute to various business or operational projects that require building science expertise.
• Build and manage collaborative relationships across multiple business lines, to ensure appropriate understanding of risks related to buildings.
• Develop, and facilitate technically focused, customizable and insightful training to guide and coach on building science risk mitigation activities, issues, associated processes.
• Perform site technical reviews to assess building conditions, determine program compliance, or forecast required interventions to maintain value and function.
• Support and actively participate in the setting and achievement of sector, division and team activities, projects, and deliverables.
• Recommend and implement operational improvements by continuously analyzing business drivers, financial assumptions, and team practices, while contributing to the evolution of processes, protocols, and professional standards.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate Degree in a related field such as engineering, engineering technology, building sciences or architecture.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in building science or a related field.
• In-depth understanding and practical experience with at least some aspect of the building lifecycle (design, construction, operations and maintenance, decommissioning).
• Strong consultative skills, with the ability to efficiently analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources, provide informed guidance, and proactively recommend tailored, practical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to present complex information and findings to a variety of audiences and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in project management, understanding of principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, and willingness to work with Whiteboards, Loop, PowerBI, List and Copilot.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that impact real estate practices.
• Bilingualism (English, French).

It would be great if you also had:

• An affiliation to a professional order or association.
• Working knowledge of CMHC’s programs, the National Housing Act and associated Regulations.
• An education, knowledge or experience in other related discipline such as Finance, Economy, Project Management, Property Management, Construction, Quality Assurance, Asset Management.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!