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About the role
Buildings – Specialty Services | Alberta
Design Your Place with Stantec
At Stantec, our Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Through collaboration and innovation, we create sustainable buildings that enhance the quality of life in communities around the world.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
Our Building Specialty Services group is seeking an Intermediate Building Science Specialist to join our Alberta team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute technical expertise while developing project management and leadership skills within the building science industry.
You will work closely with senior technical leaders, supporting building envelope design, third-party reviews, commissioning services, forensic investigations, and construction support for both rehabilitation and new construction projects.
We value technical growth, initiative, collaboration, and work-life balance. If you are motivated to expand your expertise and take ownership of meaningful projects, we encourage you to apply.
Your Key Responsibilities
Support building envelope design and consulting services for new and existing buildings
Conduct third-party design reviews for building envelope systems
Review design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals for compliance with best practices related to:
Water intrusion
Air leakage
Vapor diffusion
Thermal performance
Differential movement
Participate in field reviews of new construction and rehabilitation projects
Prepare detailed site visit reports and track deficiencies through to resolution
Assist with field testing of building envelope systems (water infiltration and air leakage testing) and prepare technical reports
Support forensic investigations of building envelope failures
Collaborate with architects, contractors, consultants, and sub-trades
Contribute to proposal preparation and support business development initiatives
Assist in mentoring junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team
Manage assigned project tasks and budgets under the guidance of a Project Manager
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