WSP Hiring For Junior Project Assistant at Dartmouth, NS Full Time

DARTMOUTH

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Entry Level Sustainability and Energy Consultant to join our Sustainability and Commissioning Team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Candidates with some experience working with building systems will have an advantage.

Reporting to the Atlantic Manager – Sustainability and Commissioning, and working with our senior Sustainability PM and senior Commissioning PM, this position will:

• assist with the delivery of sustainability, and commissioning services primarily on new building construction projects, and

• energy auditing services on existing buildings.

Building projects range in type, size and complexity, from highway depots to acute care hospitals.

Our team is positive and supportive; we place a high value on team interaction, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

Please note that this is an entry level position and on-the-job training will be provided. If one or several of the listed qualifications seem to be a hurdle, the candidate is encouraged to apply anyway and discuss the hurdle at the interview stage if this occurs.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

Responsibilities

• Delivery of best in class sustainability and high performance building services;
• Support multiple projects to deliver a quality service;
• Interact with WSP and client, client staff, architects, engineers, contractors, industry representatives and construction trades;
• Facilitate green building certifications (LEED, Green Globes, BOMA BEST, WELL);
• Assist with existing building energy audits;
• Support the delivery of sustainability and analysis services required for the project (energy modelling, daylighting analysis, thermal comfort, envelope performance, etc.);
• Provide technical support on sustainability and energy related concepts, strategies and design, such as site related issues, stormwater management, rainwater/greywater harvesting, water use reduction, envelope thermal performance, high efficiency building system, renewable systems, waste management, material selection, thermal comfort, ventilation and indoor air quality, daylighting, health and wellness, etc.;
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate and achieve high performance buildings objectives (Net Zero, Carbon Neutral);
• Provide guidance and support to clients and project teams on available energy efficiency incentive programs and compliance with building code energy efficiency requirements;
• Identify and develop sustainability and energy conservation measures including calculations to demonstrate benefits (Life cycle costing, energy and energy cost savings, incentives, emissions, ROI, etc.);
• Assist in the development clear and concise written reports that convey technical information, understanding of the client’s needs and objectives and recommendations to meet these objectives;
• Assist with conducting and documenting commissioning and commissioning-related testing;
• Contribute to the improvement of internal processes and documentation;
• Projects will primarily be located in Nova Scotia, however, occasional travel to other provinces may be required. Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle is required. Travel expenses will need to be paid prior to reimbursement;

Qualifications

• Ability to work successfully with small teams and to maintain client relationships;
• Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment;
• Exceptional problem solving, time management and decision-making skills;
• Punctual, reliable, detailed oriented, task oriented, and organized;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Desire to learn continuously, work more effectively, and enhance technical and professional skills;
• Have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and tasks on each project, and be able to adapt to shifting priorities;
• Optional:
  • Previous experience in managing projects, clients, service delivery, timelines and budgets
  • AutoCAD, Sketchup and Revit skills
  • Have a professional designation, or a plan to achieve a professional designation (such as: E.I.T., P.Eng., AScT, CTech).
  • Have credentials related to commissioning, or a plan to achieve such credentials (such as: LEED AP, BEMP, CMVP, CEM, CCP, BCxP).