SAIT
Energy
ProjectCoordinator–Energy(ResearchAssociate)
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“Project Coordinator – Energy (Research Associate) at SAIT. Skills: Engineering processes, Project coordination, Building systems. Manage industry partners. Manage clients”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving ability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5 years building science principles, 3–5 years building energy systems, 3–5 years interpreting technical documentation, Diploma or degree in engineering, Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
Experience in construction, Experience in building design, Experience in project coordination, Experience in data analysis, Experience in team support, Experience in data analysis, Experience in technical writing, Experience in material testing, Experience in building energy modelling, Experience in building energy assessments, Registration as Energy Manager, Registration as Engineer-in-Training, Registration as Engineering Technologist, Supervisory experience
What You'll Do.
Manage industry partners
Assign tasks to Research Assistants
Assign tasks to students
Provide technical support
Support project initiation
Develop scopes of work
Develop material tests
Manage project budgets
Manage professional services providers
Organize project schedules
Meet assigned deadlines
Report progress updates
Complete administrative tasks
Demonstrate commitment to client needs
Support grant fund applications
Write grant fund applications
Compile information for funding applications
Compile data for funding applications
Compile metrics for funding applications
Compile information for technical reports
Compile data for technical reports
Compile metrics for technical reports
Compile information for industry letters
Compile data for industry letters
Compile metrics for industry letters
Compile information for award nominations
Compile data for award nominations
Compile metrics for award nominations
Compile information for grant reporting
Compile data for grant reporting
Compile metrics for grant reporting
Provide quality review
Ensure report consistency
Participate in seminars
Participate in scientific discussions
Participate in technology discussions
Present project information
Support facility tours
Support presentations
Prepare for presentations
Work with Indigenous communities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative team; Multidisciplinary team; Work with Principal Investigators
Communication Scope
Verbal updates; Written updates
Process & Methodology
Project management procedures, Construction industry processes
Full Job Description
## Description SAIT’s Projects and Continuous Improvement Office is on a mission to deliver the right projects at the right time to advance strategic goals. Join a collaborative team that leads exciting initiatives and drives meaningful change across the institution. The Opportunity Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator Salary range: $65,000 - $70,000 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. Hours per week: 37.5 Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year Position End Date: May 31, 2027 Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, Monday, June 8, 2026 At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), we are makers and innovators driven by excellence, hands‑on learning, and solution‑focused research. Within SAIT’s Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS), the Green Building Technology Access Centre (GBTAC) brings together a multidisciplinary team of researchers, designers, trades professionals, and engineers dedicated to advancing and commercializing novel green‑building technologies in partnership with industry. SAIT is seeking a Project Coordinator – Energy (Research Associate) to join the GBTAC team. This role is ideal for an intermediate engineering technologist or entry‑level engineer with strengths in engineering processes and project coordination, ideally supported by a construction background. Experience in planning, designing, implementing, and testing innovative mechanical, electrical, or building systems is considered an asset. Reporting to the GBTAC Research Chair and working closely with Principal Investigators in Building Science, Energy Management, and Environment, the successful candidate will be enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to sustainable development. Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, organizational excellence, communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential. Experience in residential or commercial construction, b
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