Building Sciences Technologist - Field & Envelope Expert

WSP in Canada; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Building Sciences Technologist with WSP, you will contribute to shaping safer, more resilient buildings, based in Abbotsford, BC, supporting clients across BC's Lower Mainland with hands-on exposure to building performance, restoration, capital planning, and investigative work in office and field.

This role suits someone who thrives on variety, curiosity, and the opportunity to explore different environments, with growth toward specification writing and project management.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering Technology, Building Science, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• RRO accreditation from IIBEC.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Eligibility or registration with ASTTBC or IIBEC is an asset.
• Experience in consulting engineering, building assessments, or restoration.
• Foundational knowledge of building materials, construction processes, building envelope and roofing systems.
• Comfortable working in varied field environments and performing hands-on investigative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building investigation reports, design documentation, and technical expertise alongside seasoned building science professionals.
• Participate in building envelope and roofing reviews, restoration assessments, site investigations, and condition verifications.
• Perform non-invasive investigations that may involve ladders, heights, confined spaces, and detailed field measurements.
• Visit active construction sites to document observations, verify compliance, and collect field test results.
• Support involvement with a wide variety of buildings across residential, commercial and education sectors.
• Develop towards specification writing and CRCA and project management roles.
• Conduct property condition assessments and prepare depreciation reports used by strata corporations, asset managers, and building owners.
• Develop capital plans that support long-term decision-making and responsible investment for diverse client groups.
• Enhance the team’s knowledge systems by sharing insights, lessons learned, and best practices.

Skills

RRO accreditation

Field investigation experience

Building envelope knowledge

Roofing systems knowledge

Experience in consulting engineering

Hands-on field exploration

Education

Engineering Technology / Building Science / Civil or Mechanical Engineering (post-secondary)

Job description

As a Building Sciences Technologist with WSP, you will contribute to shaping safer, more resilient buildings, based in Abbotsford, BC, supporting clients across BC's Lower Mainland with hands-on exposure to building performance, restoration, capital planning, and investigative work in office and field.

This role suits someone who thrives on variety, curiosity, and the opportunity to explore different environments, with growth toward specification writing and project management.