SAIT

Energy

ProjectCoordinatorEnergy(ResearchAssociate)

$65–70k Calgary, Alberta, Canada TEMPORARY
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Project Coordinator – Energy (Research Associate) at SAIT. Skills: Engineering processes, Project coordination, Building systems. Manage industry partners. Manage clients”

Industry & Context.

Energy
Problems you'll solve

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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