Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced  Building Science Consultant to join our close-knit team in Vancouver, BC.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a boutique firm, we value teamwork, shared success, and long-term partnerships. We’re seeking someone who is not only technically skilled but also excited to grow with us and play a key role in shaping our future together.

The Fit:

As part of our team, you’ll work closely with our senior leadership to assist on projects and help grow our Vancouver office. You’ll play a key role in shaping and fostering a strong team culture, helping to create a collaborative and supportive work environment. Traits that will help you thrive in this role include:

• Curiosity – someone who enjoys all aspects from design through construction.
• Dynamic – we work on a variety of projects in different phases. The ability to pivot tasks and mindsets will be invaluable.
• Knowledge – share your unique knowledge and experiences while learning new things in our practice.
• Communication – be able to relay ideas and details effectively in writing, drawing and verbally.
• Time Management – ability to understand tasks and anticipate level of effort required – manage multiple tasks and deadlines to meet deliverable schedules.
• Supportive – works towards common goals to support the firm; ability to seek support as needed to work as a collective.
• Interest in building science – strong interest in building science, energy performance, and sustainability of buildings as we strive to improve the built environment.
• Business acumen – proactive, resourceful, and understands the dynamics of a professional consulting firm, including the importance of client relationships, business development, and delivering high-quality solutions.

The Role:

Day-to-day work includes the following components. There will also be opportunities to work on more unique projects in BC and along the west coast of the USA.

• Undertake field reviews of in-situ construction.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive technical reports which highlight our findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage expertise in building science, engineering, and construction to deliver holistic solutions to clients.
• Cultivate strong relationships, understand client needs, and tailor solutions that align with their goals.
• Solve building science challenges, leverage technical knowledge and creative approaches.
• Review and communicate design impacts with other professionals.
• Contribute to our existing library of building enclosure design.
• Develop project specifications and drawing packages.
• Administer contracts including RFI responses, shop drawing and product submittal reviews.
• Perform energy modelling simulations to validate performance and help teams build better buildings.
• Calculate heat loss through thermal bridging details.
• Calculate the impacts of embodied carbon through life cycle assessments.

You:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Architecture or Engineering.
• 2+ years of work experience in building science, building design, or related fields such as architecture, project management, sustainability, and MEP.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel to construction sites throughout the lower mainland.
• Familiarity with site testing (i.e. water penetration testing, air barrier testing, etc.) preferred
• Drafting ability with AutoCAD would be an asset.
• Experience with energy modelling, thermal simulations and life cycle software is preferred.
• Ability to register with EGBC, AIBC, ASTTBC is preferred.

Us:

At 4EA Building Science, we are passionate about buildings, and work to improve the built environment by helping create holistic building enclosures that are durable, low maintenance, and high performing for energy and weatherization. We are wholly owned by employees and strive to have a culture that promotes positive relationships and a healthy work-life balance.

With 2004 origins, we started our Vancouver office in 2023 and have leveraged our connections in the lower mainland to grow our working network with people who we enjoy working with. For the right person, this presents a unique opportunity to grow with us and carve out your own niche in the industry. We support our staff to grow and pursue areas of work they have the greatest interest.

In addition to what makes us unique, 4EA offers competitive benefits including: extended medical/dental benefits, flexible hybrid work schedule, paid vacation, opportunities for career and professional development and performance bonuses.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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