Job Description

Preference will be given to qualified employees, as defined in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.

Reporting to the Manager - Engineering for Sustainable Development (the "Manager"), the Building Science Engineer will provide subject matter expertise for technical and engineering planning for Sheridan\'s built environment, buildings, infrastructure, systems and general campus to realize net-zero targets for energy, water, and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as variety of circular-economy objectives. The Building Science Engineer will contribute to the development of building science scope for building retrofits, infrastructure replacement, capital renewal, and campus development projects, provide input to institutional policies, procedures, and practices to ensure continuous improvement, optimization, and ongoing commissioning of building systems. As a subject matter expert, the incumbent provides support and technical guidance on facility operations, capital projects, and renovations. The Building Science Engineer collaborates with the Engineering for Sustainable Development team to ensure their work aligns with the broader goals of the Facilities and Sustainable Infrastructure team. The incumbent will provide mentorship to co-op students.

What You\'ll be Doing

• Performing system analyses at building and district energy-levels, analyzing functional and performance requirements, preparing technical specifications, and performing engineering calculations to ensure alignment with institutional net-zero goals;
• Defining building science scope for building retrofits, infrastructure replacement, capital renewal, and campus development projects, from conceptual design through formal scope/budget, assisting in successful tendering and procurement, and verifying the quality and completeness of construction, acting as Sheridan\'s design lead with consulting engineers;
• Researching, preparing memos, and making recommendations on relevant innovative technologies, operating concepts, and practices that will advance sustainability and net-zero goals;
• Mentoring junior team members and educating Facilities and Sustainable Infrastructure (FSI) colleagues on subject matter expertise;
• Providing input to engineering, operational, and capital budget processes and assisting in the compilation of project status reports;
• Performing other related duties, as assigned.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.

You enjoy balancing many different tasks, have solid multi-tasking and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.

Your collaborative spirit is balanced with your ability to take initiative and act independently to advance initiatives.

The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:

• 4-year Engineering degree in Building Science, Architectural, Structural or closely related field
• Professional Engineer Certification
• 5 years demonstrated experience in high-performance building performance engineering, including design, specification, and inspection of energy efficient designs and Passive House principles, curtain wall systems, roofing, insulation, fenestration, and material interactions and compatibilities (equivalency to be considered)
• Working knowledge of various American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards (36, 90.1, 62.1, etc.) and energy requirements in building codes and desire to master local and national energy codes
• Experience on new construction or major renovation projects with important sustainability and energy efficiency objectives such as LEED, Zero Carbon Building Standard, or Passive House will be considered an asset

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people\'s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World ( ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we\'re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

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Other Details
Department: Facilities and Sustainable Infrastructure
Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus). This position is currently a hybrid of on-campus and remote work.
Reference #: J0322 - 0497
Employee Group: Support Staff - Initiatives/Opportunities
Payband: K
Hourly Range: $42.38 - $49.15
Hours/Week: 37.5
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Application Deadline: March 2, 2023
Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue to April 2026.

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

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