Building Science Technologist

Pinchin in Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinchin in Canada is looking for a Building Science Technologist to join its Building Science team in the Greater Toronto Area. This role involves conducting Building Condition Assessments and preparing detailed reports and AutoCAD designs. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering, with knowledge of ASTM standards.

Join our multidisciplinary team and contribute to creating safe and high-performing buildings through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Architectural Technician or Civil Engineering Technologist with a diploma or degree.
• Experience with Building Condition Assessments as per ASTM standards is required.
• Strong technical understanding of building systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Building and Property Condition Assessments at client sites.
• Review existing buildings to identify design and remedial options.
• Prepare detailed reports and AutoCAD drawings.

Skills

Building Condition Assessments

Collaboration

Attention to detail

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Diploma in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, or related field

B.Sc. in Architecture or Building Science

Job description

Mississauga / Toronto / Oshawa / Peterborough, ON

Annual Salary Range: CAD 55,000-65,000

Are you interested in building your career in Building Science? Our growing team in Peterborough is looking for individuals with knowledge of architectural and/or engineering fundamentals to join Pinchin.

Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At Pinchin, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

Building Science Technologist

We are seeking a Building Science Technologist to join our Building Science team in the GTA. The role reports to the Team Leader.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will bring a strong foundational understanding of building systems, including architectural features such as structural components, building envelopes, mechanical and electrical systems, roofing, interior elements, and site features.

Your Role and Action

• Conduct Building and Property Condition Assessments for due diligence and/or capital planning purposes in accordance with the ASTM standards and UniFormat and best construction practices at various client sites.
• Capital planning Building Condition Assessments and/or Reserve Fund Studies.
• Review and complete assessments of existing buildings and structures (roof assemblies, exterior cladding assemblies, balcony assemblies, fenestrations, and parking garage structures) to determine design and remedial work options.
• Conduct invasive building assessments and testing (ex. Roof cut tests, water / leak tests, etc.)
• Carry out all necessary quantity take-offs and measurements over the course of a project.
• Development of designs and specifications for restoration projects.
• Carry out construction reviews to ensure quality standards and design requirements are achieved.
• Prepare written reports of findings, summarizing, collating, and interpreting the results of field data and creating detailed AutoCAD drawings.
• Financial involvement and coordination with project.
• Maintain QA/QC protocols.
• Maintain health and safety protocols as well as quality control within the group.
• Perform any other job-related duties that may be assigned.

What You’ll Bring To Pinchin

The right candidate combines technical capability with curiosity, accountability, and a desire to grow within the Building Science field. You are collaborative, eager to learn, and committed to contributing positively to clients, communities, and the environment.

Qualifications

• Architectural Technician/Civil Engineering Technologist /Construction Technician/Science diploma, B.A. or B.Sc. in Architecture, B.Sc. in Building Science.
• Knowledge with Building Condition Assessments in accordance with the “ASTM Designation: E 2024 – 15 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process