Project Technologist
Building Science & Sustainability
Saskatoon, SK
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.
Role Overview
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.
Your Role and Action
- 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.
What You’ll Bring to Pinchin
- 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.
- 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.
- 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). Level I drone license and/or Level I thermography are considered assets.
For Current Employees
Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information on the application process.
Compensation and Assessment
Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.
As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.
What makes Pinchin different?
We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.
Employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, a flexible workplace that supports work life balance, paid personal days, minimum of three weeks of vacation to start, reimbursement for professional memberships, environmental and community involvement opportunities, a wellness spending account, social activities, team events, corporate hotel rates, and more.
Explore our offerings: Pinchin Benefits (https://www.pinchin.com/Pages/10)
Additional Information
- Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
- Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (Verification of background information over the previous five years including Canadian residency.)
- No agency phone calls please.
- We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to employment practices that support a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We make buildings and environments better.
