About us:
Join Building Knowledge Canada’s team of experts, working in a positive friendly environment.
Why we love what we do: Helping the Canadian home building industry, through building science, to design and construct homes people love to live in.
How we make that happen: Improving the performance and indoor living environment of every home in Canada, through the practical application of building science.

EDUCATION:

1. Secondary school diploma
2. Technical college diploma is beneficial

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

1.Experienced blower door technician, with the ability to perform accurate tests, diagnose and locate hidden air leaks, familiar with zone pressure diagnostics, is beneficial but not required. On-site training will be provided.
2.Experience working within the new residential construction industry and knowledge of residential construction techniques is a requirement for this role
3. Detail oriented with ability to prioritize work
4. Excellent time management skills with the ability to set priorities and multi-task
5. This is an entry level job with opportunities for advancement

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

· Daily travel within the region
· Must have reliable vehicle to drive to various sites
Building Knowledge Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-04-19
Expected start date: 2025-05-0

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced residential construction Field Technician as this role requires analysis, inspection and testing of homes for builders, as per the NRCan REA role requirements and service delivery guidelines.
This role is primarily responsible for blower door testing, and data collection- noting all components that will affect the energy efficiency of the house, including the mechanical equipment, windows, building envelope, insulation levels, and more.
The Field Technician will also focus on the company’s commitment to enthusiastic, helpful, and knowledgeable services to be provided to our builder clients and industry partners.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for delivering on-site blower door inspections and data collection protocols relating to the following program requirements:
   · EnergyStar for New Homes
   · EnerGuide 15.0+
   · Net Zero Home
   Ontario Building Code compliance:
   . Air testing
   . Data collection forms
2. At the direction of the Manager, assist with:
   · Maintaining quality of BKC field inspections and data collection in line with program requirements and standards (e.g., NRCan, CaGBC, CHBA)
3. Ensure BKC health and safety policies and all associated regulations are followed at all times.
4. Maintain BKC field and technical equipment and tools, regular tracking, safety checks, calibration and general maintenance.