Building Sciences Consultant

WSP in Canada; City of Langley; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada in Langley, BC is seeking an Early Career Building Sciences Consultant to help deliver safer, more sustainable, and resilient buildings across the Lower Mainland. You'll gain hands-on experience in building assessments, envelope reviews, and capital planning, blending office collaboration with on-site fieldwork.

Under guidance from experienced professionals, you will collect measurements, document observations, and support property condition assessments and depreciation reports,

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Building Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Eligibility for EGBC registration (EIT or Professional Engineer).
• Co-op, internship, academic, or professional experience in building science, consulting engineering, construction, or building assessments.
• Foundational understanding of building assemblies, construction practices, envelope systems, and performance principles.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills; ability to communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support building investigations and reports under experienced guidance.
• Participate in envelope reviews, condition assessments, restoration projects, and on-site evaluations.
• Assist field investigations: collecting measurements, documenting observations, and assessing building performance.
• Visit active construction/restoration sites to verify work and gather data.
• Contribute to projects across residential, commercial, institutional, and educational facilities.
• Develop expertise in specifications, contract administration, and project coordination.
• Support preparation of property condition assessments and capital plans for informed asset management.
• Share ideas and technical insights to support team improvement.

Skills

Building Science degree

Engineering registration eligibility (

Co-op / internship experience

Building envelope knowledge

Analytical writing skills

Fieldwork enthusiasm

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or diploma in Building Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science ‑ based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

As an Early Career Building Sciences Consultant, you'll help create safer, more sustainable, and resilient buildings across British Columbia's Lower Mainland. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll gain hands‑on experience in building assessments, restoration, building envelope consulting, capital planning, and property condition evaluations. This role offers a unique blend of office collaboration and fieldwork, providing exposure to a diverse range of projects and building types while supporting your professional development and career growth.

Your Impact

• Support building investigations, technical assessments, and report preparation under the guidance of experienced building science professionals.
• Participate in building envelope reviews, condition assessments, restoration projects, and on‑site evaluations.
• Assist with field investigations, collecting measurements, documenting observations, and assessing building performance.
• Visit active construction and restoration sites to verify work, monitor project progress, and gather technical data.
• Contribute to projects involving residential, commercial, institutional, and educational facilities throughout the region.
• Develop your technical expertise in areas such as specifications, contract administration, project coordination, and building rehabilitation.
• Support the preparation of property condition assessments, depreciation reports, and capital plans that help clients make informed long‑term asset management decisions.
• Share ideas, lessons learned, and technical insights to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A degree or diploma in Building Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Eligibility for registration or current registration with EGBC as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer.
• Previous co‑op, internship, academic, or professional experience related to building science, consulting engineering, construction, or building assessments.
• Foundational understanding of building assemblies, construction practices, building envelope systems, and building performance principles.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Enthusiasm for hands‑on fieldwork and working in a variety of environments, including construction sites and building investigations.
• A proactive approach to learning, problem‑solving, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality outcomes.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $57,500 to 76,200 MB & ON: $52,500 to 72,300 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $52,000 to 69,000

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.