Building Science Co-op Student - Fall 2026, Ahuntsic North

Building Science Co-op Student - Fall 2026 Job Description Stantec's 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. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

We are actively seeking a Building Science Co-op Student to join our growing Building Specialty Services team in our Ottawa, ON office for a minimum 4-month commitment, commencing in September 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development of design documents including the drafting of design drawings and editing of technical specifications.

Assisting in the review and evaluation of existing building envelope components as part of assessment and investigation projects.

Participation in field verification testing such as window testing, thermography, etc., including the drafting of reports.

Assisting in the preparation of technical reports.

Assisting in the completion of site visits at active construction sites.

Assisting in project administration including formatting and compiling reports, gathering information, managing data files, drafting proposals, and drafting correspondence.

Participating in site visits, when required.

Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials

Have a basic understanding of the construction of buildings, with a focus on the building envelope.

Be curious about how building enclosures behave when exposed to exterior and interior environmental loads.

Have an ability and interest in working within a multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering team

Have strong verbal and written communication skills

Have strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and work in a team environment.

Be proactive and creative

Be a fast learner, with the ability to adapt

Be familiar with Building Codes (Part 5 and 9) and related standards (preferred)

Willingness to work at heights, preferably with valid 'Working at Heights' training

Have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

Education and Experience

In progress toward earning a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, with a minimum of 2 years of undergraduate coursework (Various disciplines can pursue Building Science Consulting as a career. Past and current team members include graduates with degrees in Civil, Structural, and Mechanical Engineering.)

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About the Team Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death&dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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