Technical Advisor

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A wood innovation organization is looking for an advisor to support the construction industry in British Columbia. This role involves providing technical guidance, developing resources, and engaging with architecture and engineering communities. Candidates should have experience in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering, with strong skills in communication and public speaking. Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $100,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering.
• Proven knowledge of building assemblies and sustainability best practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to designers and contractors.
• Develop technical resources to promote wood construction.
• Engage with the AEC+D community to identify opportunities.
• Deliver presentations and assist with event preparations.
• Maintain project tracking through CRM and activity reports.
• Communicate regularly with program partners and support strategic execution.

Skills

Public Speaking

Self-starter/Independent

Attention to detail + organized

Strong communicator

Process driven

Holistic thinking

Team player

Ability to multi-task

Job description

The Why

Looking for a fresh perspective on the construction industry? Ready to take your experience beyond individual projects and help shape the future of the sector? At WoodWorks BC, we empower and educate industry leaders to advance the use of wood, driving cost‑effective, high‑performance, and sustainable building solutions across the province.

Your Impact in This Role

The primary focus of this position is to advance and expand the use of wood in construction across British Columbia. The role centers on providing comprehensive support to construction projects and their design teams from initial concept through to occupancy. The successful candidate will develop and manage a robust project pipeline, offering technical guidance and knowledge transfer to drive adoption of wood solutions. In addition, the advisor will build deep market intelligence that informs organizational strategy, helping to open, strengthen, and protect market access for wood‑based construction.

What you’ll do

• Provide insight, guidance, and technical support to designers, contractors, and municipal officials in support of WoodWorks’ strategic initiatives.
• Manage and develop technical resources to build adoption and address barriers to wood construction.
• Engage and educate the AEC+D community to create new opportunities and better understand stakeholder challenges.
• Deliver presentations at internal and external events and assist with the preparation and promotion of targeted events and communication materials.
• Update and maintain project tracking through CRM, KPIs and activity reports.
• Regular communication with program partners, participation in technical resource groups, and support for the development and execution of strategic priorities and activities.

Relevant Experience (one of the following groups)

• Construction Management (LWF / Mass Timber / Concrete)
  • Contracts / Procurement
  • Scheduling
  • Costing / Estimating
  • Project Experience: Multi‑family, Commercial, Institutional Construction, doesn’t have to be Mass Timber / Wood construction.
• Architecture (Design and Sustainability)
  • Feasibility + code process (alt. solutions)
  • AHJ approval process (Rezoning, DP/BP submittals)
  • Building Assemblies (acoustics, envelope)
  • Carbon / Sustainability
  • Design
• Engineering (Design and Construction)
  • Building layouts
  • Innovative Wood Systems
  • Seismic Design

Key Skills

• Public Speaking
• Self‑starter/ Independent
• Attention to detail + organized
• Strong communicator
• Process driven
• Holistic thinking
• Team player
• Ability to multi‑task

Compensation:

$85,000-$100,000

To Apply

Please visit our online application portal here.

About Us

WoodWorks is the market development program of the Canadian Wood Council that seeks to increase the use of wood in non‑residential and multi‑family building markets across Canada. Through advocacy, education, and technical support, WoodWorks BC plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainability and innovation in the construction sector.

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is the national association representing Canada’s wood products industry in the construction sector. As a leading voice for technical innovation and sustainability, CWC works to advance the use of wood as a safe, efficient, and climate‑resilient material in the built environment.