Building Science Technologist — PCA & BCA Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Three weeks vacation to start

Mentoring and career development

Flexible workplace

Wellness spending account

Membership reimbursements

Job summary

Pinchin Canada is seeking a Building Science Technologist to join our PCA and Building Science team in Lower Mainland. You will support Property Condition Assessments, Building Condition Assessments, depreciation reports, and capital planning projects, applying your knowledge of building systems to evaluate existing facilities and recommend maintenance and replacement strategies.

The role requires site inspections of diverse properties, detailed reporting, and collaboration with project

Qualifications

• Diploma in Architectural Technology or related discipline.
• Experience with Property Condition Assessments, Building Condition Assessments, Facility Condition Assessments, or Reserve Fund Studies is a plus.
• Knowledge of ASTM E2018-24 Property Condition Assessment standards is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and reports.
• Strong technical writing and report preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PCAs, BCAs, and DRs per ASTM standards and best practices.
• Perform site inspections of various property types.
• Assess building components (envelope, structure, mechanical/electrical, finishes, site works).
• Document deficiencies and life-cycle needs.
• Support Capital Reserve Plans and Capital Expenditure forecasts.

Skills

Building Science

Technical writing

Site inspections

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Education

Diploma in Architectural Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Building Science

Tools

AutoCAD

UniFormat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pinchin Canada is seeking a Building Science Technologist to join our PCA and Building Science team in Lower Mainland. You will support Property Condition Assessments, Building Condition Assessments, depreciation reports, and capital planning projects, applying your knowledge of building systems to evaluate existing facilities and recommend maintenance and replacement strategies.

The role requires site inspections of diverse properties, detailed reporting, and collaboration with project