Project Technologist

Pinchin in Canada•Saskatoon, SK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a detail‑oriented and curious individual who’s interested in building a career in building science and specialty services. In this role, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, develop technical skills, and work closely with project teams supporting assessments, investigations, and reporting across a variety of environments. Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight. At Pinchin, we empower our people uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments. Pinchin is hiring a Project Technologist in Building Science & Sustainability in Saskatoon. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager and is being filled as a replacement role. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundational understanding of building systems, including architectural features such as structural components, building envelopes, mechanical and electrical systems, roofing, interior elements, and site features.

Requirements

Technically capable, curious, accountable, and collaborative, with a strong interest in growing a career in Building Science.
Diploma/degree in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction, Architecture, Building Science, or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of the National Building Code and applicable standards.
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and reports.
Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing clear technical reports; ability to perform fieldwork (including travel) with a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle (expenses reimbursed).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Building/Property Condition Assessments (PCAs/BCAs), including familiarity with ASTM standards (e.g., ASTM E2024) is an asset.
Experience with building construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance practices is preferred.
Understanding of building envelope assemblies and building systems (including HVAC) is preferred.
Level I drone license and/or Level I thermography are considered assets.

Responsibilities

Conduct Building and Property Condition Assessments for due diligence and/or capital planning purposes in accordance with the ASTM standards construction practices at various client sites.
Capital planning Building Condition Assessments and/or Reserve Fund Studies.
Review and complete assessments of existing buildings and structures (roof assemblies, exterior cladding assemblies, balcony assemblies, fenestrations, and parking garage structures) to determine design and remedial work options.
Prepare written reports of findings, summarizing, collating, and interpreting the results of field data.
Maintain QA/QC protocols.
Maintain health and safety protocols as well as quality control within the group.
Perform any other job-related duties that may be assigned.