Capital Planning Consultant (Engineer)

Edison Engineers; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health spending account (HSA)

RRSP matching

Profit-sharing bonuses

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

Edison Engineers in Dundas is seeking an Engineer or Certified Engineering Technologist to join our Capital Planning team. You will support reserve fund studies, performance audits, and property condition assessments for existing buildings.

You will conduct on-site assessments, evaluate condition and remaining service life of building components, and prepare capital plans with clear, well-supported recommendations for long-term asset management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Science, Building Science, or CET.
• Experience in condo reserve fund studies, PCA, performance audits, and capital planning.
• Experience on capital planning/building condition assessments for multi-residential, municipal, commercial assets.
• Strong ability to prepare capital planning and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site building assessments and evaluate condition and remaining service life.
• Prepare clear, well-supported capital plans with cost estimates.
• Compile RFS, PCA, and PA reports from site to completion.
• Coordinate client relations and manage projects within budget and schedule targets.
• Review drawings/specifications and interpret condo documents for restorations.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Communication

Planning and organization

Adaptation / Flexibility

Motivation and commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Building Science

Civil Engineering Technologist (CET)

Job description

Edison is a communication-focused engineering firm specializing in capital planning and condition assessment for existing buildings. Our work supports informed decision‑making for building owners, boards, and property managers through reserve fund studies, performance audits, and property condition assessments.

Find out more at edisonengineers.ca.

Role Description

We are seeking an Engineer or Certified Engineering Technologist to join our Capital Planning team in our Dundas office. In this role, you will support reserve fund studies, performance audits, and property condition assessments for existing buildings. Responsibilities include conducting on‑site building assessments, evaluating the condition and remaining service life of building components, and preparing clear, well‑supported capital plans that help clients make informed long‑term asset management decisions.

Key Result Areas for this role

• Capital Planning: Compiling RFS, PCA, and PA reports; completing and overseeing site review, component and calculation review; managing projects at the highest standard of quality from proposal to completion; thorough understanding of building drawings and specifications; expected to enforce black and white interpretation of specifications during conciliation periods; understanding site conditions and identifying required restoration assessments or projects; experience interpreting condominium documents such as Declarations, By‑Laws, Shared Agreements and legal survey drawings; effectively managing team resources while adhering to the project budget and schedule targets; understanding of the Ontario Building Code, local Property Standards By‑laws, Tarion Construction Performance Guidelines, Condo Law and Tarion Warranties; involvement in restoration services including preliminary reviews and component condition assessments; developing repair options with cost estimates on straightforward projects.
• Project Excellence: Reviewing deliverables to ensure they comply with client objectives; responsibility for preparation of reports and contract administration; coordinating client and contractor relations for conflict resolution during conciliation periods; participating in discussions and devising ways of reaching objectives in the most economical way and meeting any unusual conditions affecting work progress.
• Client Management and Development: Strong client relationship management and development skills; following up on requests and driving projects to completion; answering emails immediately; representing the company with clients on an ongoing basis; continuously seeking feedback from clients and implementing suggestions.

What knowledge, skills & abilities are required for success in this role

Knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Science, or Building Science; or Civil Engineering Technologist (CET).
• Experience within the consulting sector working in multi‑residential building condition assessments, property condition assessments, condominium reserve fund studies, condominium performance audits, and/or capital planning.
• Experience working on capital planning/building condition assessment projects on a variety of building types e.g. multi‑residential (condominiums), community housing, municipal buildings, commercial offices, recreational facilities, etc.
• Strong expertise in preparing capital planning and Building/Property Conditions Assessment reports.

Skills

• Interpersonal Relations: Value the synergy of working with others. Show respect, confidence & a helping attitude. Team player. Willing to take unpopular stances when needed.
• Communication: Keep others appropriately informed. Show the ability to listen and understand; facilitate communication. Write & speak clearly, concisely with confidence.
• Planning and Organization: Develop plans and preventive & contingency actions; set priorities. Well organized. Consider all aspects when planning.
• Adaptation / Flexibility: View problems as opportunities. Accept questioning. Show confidence in ambiguous situations. Deal with change without frustration.
• Motivation and Commitment: Persistent. Encourage others in the achievement of goals. Drive to deliver exceptional results.
• Competitive Base Salary: Annual salary of $60,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience.
• Performance Rewards: Annual performance and profit‑sharing bonuses for every employee, recognizing contributions and supporting long‑term success.
• Health & Wellness: Health spending account (including dependents) and access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Vacation & Time Off: Paid vacation plus bonus vacation days over the Christmas‑New Year period.
• Retirement: Generous RRSP matching.

Our Total Rewards package is designed not just to reward your expertise, but to support your well‑being, career growth, and meaningful involvement in shaping our future.

Edison is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunity. We recognize the importance of building a team that reflects the clients we serve and celebrates the vast range of voices, perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of our team members.

Edison positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or family status. We will interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments to support your application.

This position is for a current vacancy based in our Dundas office. Edison does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools at any stage of the hiring process.

Applicants are asked to apply through this job posting.

Only those selected for further discussion will be contacted.