Early-Career Building Sciences Consultant - Fieldwork & Growth

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work & balance

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Global opportunities

Job summary

WSP in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Early Career Building Sciences Consultant to help create safer, more sustainable, and resilient buildings across British Columbia's Lower Mainland. You'll gain hands-on experience in building assessments, restoration, building envelope consulting, capital planning, and property condition evaluations.

This role blends office collaboration with fieldwork, offering exposure to residential, commercial, institutional, and educational facilities and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Building Science

EGBC Registration / EIT or PE

Co-op / Internship / Experience

Building envelope knowledge

Technical writing

Education

Degree or Diploma in Building Science / Civil or Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Technology

Job description

WSP in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Early Career Building Sciences Consultant to help create safer, more sustainable, and resilient buildings across British Columbia's Lower Mainland. You'll gain hands-on experience in building assessments, restoration, building envelope consulting, capital planning, and property condition evaluations.

This role blends office collaboration with fieldwork, offering exposure to residential, commercial, institutional, and educational facilities and opportunities for