Research Associate - Energy

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, building design, project coordination, data analysis, and team support will be highly valued.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.
 
Together, we build bold futures  
 
At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: 
 
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing 
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported 
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate 
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account  
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses  
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence 
- Excellent dining options on campus 
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes 
 

About SAIT 

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.  

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. 

We’re committed to community and belonging   

Community and belonging 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 Community and Belonging at SAIT.