SAIT’s Applied Research and Innovation Services department helps partners conceptualize, prototype and deliver products to market. ARIS is on the leading edge of novel technology development. As one of Canada’s top applied-research colleges, SAIT has 50,000 square feet of specialized research labs, facilities, and full-time research staff who are solely dedicated to providing the services organizations need to take their products from concept to prototype.

QUALIFICATIONS

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• Minimum Required

• Diploma and/or degree from a recognized university or technical institute in a relevant field
• Experience or familiarity with building science principles and building energy systems.
• Experience or familiarity with preparing building design documentation
• Experience or familiarity with basic construction practices
• Recent graduate
• Preferred
• Engineering Technologies, Architectural Technologies, Environmental Technologies
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience with technical writing
• Experience with material testing and analysis
• Experience with GHG emissions analysis or embodied carbon analysis
• Experience with building energy assessments
• Registration or professional certification such as Passive House Designer, a LEED® professional credential, Certified Energy Manager, Engineer In Training, or Certified Technician
  Job Classification: Laboratory Technician I
  Salary Range: $18.34 - $22.79
  Posting End Date: Aug 14th, 2025

ABOUT SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

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• Project Work, Subject Matter Expertise

• Apply hands on experience and expertise towards meeting industry project deliverables.
• Support building performance monitoring activities and data analysis, technical support and report writing related to GBTAC research themes including building energy systems, building integrated renewable energy, smart building management, net zero energy, and building science and materials.
• Create materials lists, create budgets, and source materials, as needed
• Read and work with building design documentation in order to integrate visual feedback into documents prepared by others.
• Support and write content as necessary for Federal and Provincial grant fund applications
• Support SAIT departments and other applied research team members on an ongoing and as needed basis to ensure project execution and completion are appropriately executed and measured for consistency, quality and thoroughness.
• Support and write content as necessary for curriculum development and training materials that support research outcomes.
• Collaborate with the whole project team, contributing to the entire project lifecycle
• Organize and maintain schedules and see that assigned deadlines are met
• Report progress updates verbally and in written form to management, as needed
• Complete any necessary administrative tasks such as time tracking
• Demonstrate commitment to client’s needs and confidentiality
• Education and Networking
• Participate in seminars and other organized scientific and technology discussions.
• Pursue other activities that maintain and advance professional growth. These activities may include attending workshops/seminars, conferences, and presenting project information (as needed).
• Networking and engagement activities including supporting tours of the GBTAC facility, presentations and associated preparation, and working with Indigenous communities.