Building Science Technologist

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

Job summary

Pinchin Canada is seeking a Building Science Technologist to join our GTA team in Mississauga. You will apply your foundation in building systems to perform condition assessments, capital planning, and remediation options across client sites.

This role involves field inspections, invasive tests, and producing written reports and AutoCAD drawings, while upholding QA/QC and health and safety standards. A technical diploma in architecture/building science and knowledge of ASTM E2024 are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Architectural Technician, Civil Engineering Technologist, Construction Technician, or a Science degree in Architecture/Building Science.
• Experience with Building Condition Assessments in accordance with ASTM standards.
• Knowledge of ASTM E 2024 - 15 and UniFormat for assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Building and Property Condition Assessments for due diligence and capital planning at client sites.
• Capital planning Building Condition Assessments and Reserve Fund Studies.
• Review assessments of roofs, exterior cladding, balconies, fenestrations, and parking structures for remedial options.
• Conduct invasive building assessments and testing (e.g., roof cut tests, water tests).
• Prepare written reports and detailed AutoCAD drawings from field data.
• Maintain QA/QC protocols and health and safety standards.

Skills

Building science knowledge

Building Condition Assessments

Site inspections

Construction documentation

Education

Architectural Technician diploma

Civil Engineering Technologist degree

Tools

AutoCAD

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 uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

Pinchin is seeking a Building Science Technologist to join our Building Science team in 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.

• 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 Assessmentsin accordance with the “ASTM Designation:E 2024 - 15 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process