Project Technologist

Location
BURNABY, BC

Contract & Working Hours
SHORT-TERM (APRX 6 MONTHS)/FULL-TIME

Job
7034

Position Title
PROJECT TECHNOLOGIST

Salary
($77,381.86 - $89,848.11 Annually) - salary offered commensurate with education, experience and internal parity

Organization
BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Mission
Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

Benefits and Perks

In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.

Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.

Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.

Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).

An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.

Participation in community and charitable events.

Please note:

Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status

Position Overview
The Project Technologist, under the direction of the assigned Manager, is responsible for ensuring that all projects developed and administered by BC Housing comply with the appropriate Design and Construction Standards. He/she/they conducts detailed plan and specification reviews, conducts site inspections during construction and provides contract administration services. The role also monitors the work of inspectors, architects, other consultants and general contractors.

Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following:

Education & Experience:

Diploma from a building, engineering or architectural technology program or equivalent education to qualify as an Applied Science Technologist (Graduate of an accredited building technology diploma program).

Considerable progressive experience as a technologist including experience with contract administration and building inspections. Significant experience with industry standard construction contracts.

Considerable training in project management, building envelope principles, industry standards including regulatory requirements, construction contract administration, and recommended construction practices.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

Eligible for designation as an Engineer, Quality Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technologist AIBC, or AScT (Applied Science Technologist) or CET (Certified Engineering Technologist) with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC)

Criminal Record Check is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge and understanding of architectural and building technology and systems

Considerable knowledge and understanding of the BC Building Code, Municipal approval procedures, and applicable regulatory standards and policies

Proficient in the use of MS Office applications and construction software or other relevant business…