Job Description

Position: permanent, full-time (40 hours a week), based out of office at 1801 Hollis

About EastPoint

EastPoint is a multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Owned by its management and senior employees, EastPoint’s leadership has worked together as a team for more than 20 years and is the successor firm of Whitman Benn and Associates, which originated in 1933. We service an array of industrial, government, institutional, and commercial clients. Through decades of experience, we have accumulated a deep understanding of costs, processes, regulatory issues, environmental concerns, and technical solutions to support our clients.

We believe we can work on the most challenging and rewarding of projects, anywhere, with the right people. This entrepreneurial spirit has allowed EastPoint to enter new markets and deliver more than 10,000 projects. We’ve put our fingerprint on multidisciplinary projects from wharf upgrades to community housing improvements, from new public infrastructure to transformative landmark buildings. We work on large and small projects to shape places not only in Nova Scotia, but across Canada and beyond.

Yet of all the things we’ve built, we’re most proud of our company culture. We have organically grown our company since our founding to more than 120 architects, engineers, designers, and professionals today.

How You’ll Be Involved

EastPoint is seeking a detail-oriented Architectural Technician/Technologist with approximately five years of experience to join our Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) team. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of engineers, architects, and commissioning specialists dedicated to enhancing building performance, durability, and energy efficiency. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality envelope commissioning services from design through construction and occupancy phases.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Documentation Review

• Evaluate architectural and engineering drawings and specifications for envelope components (walls, roofs, windows, waterproofing, air/vapor barriers, and insulation systems).
• Identify and document design or constructability concerns and provide technical feedback to project teams.
• Assist in developing and reviewing building envelope details and performance criteria.

Commissioning and Field Services

• Perform site inspections to verify the installation and integration of envelope systems.
• Participate in and document performance testing (air and water infiltration, thermographic, and adhesion tests).
• Prepare detailed observation reports, including photos, test results, and recommendations.

Coordination and Communication

• Collaborate with design consultants, contractors, and clients to resolve building envelope issues and ensure compliance with design intent.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and product data related to building envelope materials and systems.
• Attend coordination and commissioning meetings, contributing technical insight on envelope performance.

Quality Assurance and Reporting

• Assist in preparing and maintaining Building Envelope Commissioning Plans, verification logs, and final commissioning reports.
• Support the development and refinement of internal BECx documentation standards and workflows

Skills / Training Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Architectural Technology, Building Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in building envelope design, construction administration, or commissioning within a consulting or construction environment.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites across Canada.
• All successful applicants must meet requirements to obtain a minimum of Reliability Status clearance through the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD) within 6 months of start date.

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of envelope systems including roofing, cladding, curtain walls, glazing, waterproofing, and air/vapor barriers.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, standards, and guidelines (ASHRAE, ASTM, CSA, NBC/NBCC, NIBS).
• Ability to quickly identify and understand project issues and opportunities

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for client and field reporting.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• A team player who thrives on working with other successful, energetic people.

Asset Qualifications:

• Experience conducting on-site field testing and diagnostics (blower door, water penetration, infrared thermography).
• Knowledge of Building Envelope Commissioning guidelines (ASTM E2813, ASTM E2947, ect,).
• Conducted Building Condition Assessments (BCA) focused on building envelope systems, including roofs, walls, glazing, and waterproofing.
• Performed detailed on-site inspections to identify deficiencies such as air and water leakage, material deterioration, and thermal bridging.
• Prepared technical reports summarizing findings, photos, and recommendations for remedial actions

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