Job Opportunity: Acoustical Consultant (Full-Time)
Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid work arrangement available)

Our client is seeking an experienced and skilled Acoustical Consultant to join their team and provide expert technical support. This role is based in Burnaby, just steps from the Gilmore SkyTrain station, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work arrangements across Canada.

If you thrive in a close-knit team environment and see yourself as a key player contributing to the success of a small business through strong technical proposal skills, we want to hear from you!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects and values individual differences and leverages the unique talents and strengths of every team member.

About Us
We are Western Canada's leading acoustical consultancy, staffed by 29 dedicated engineers, scientists, and support personnel. Our diverse portfolio spans architectural acoustics, environmental noise, and vibration assessment across commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, industrial, entertainment, arts, transportation, residential, and other sectors.

Our architectural acoustics work includes room acoustics, sound isolation, mechanical (HVAC) noise control, equipment vibration isolation, and outdoor noise propagation. We deliver projects through various methods such as traditional architect-client engagements, design-build, and public-private partnerships (P3).

Environmental noise and vibration projects often involve baseline monitoring, impact assessments, regulatory reporting, and active participation in public consultations for transportation and industrial developments.

Founded in 1966, our firm is a successful small business offering a friendly work environment and excellent career growth opportunities. We are employee-owned and managed by senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional technical expertise to positively influence clients and projects

• Manage projects end-to-end, including proposal development, fee estimation, field measurements, data analysis, acoustic modeling, and reporting

• Independently oversee all aspects of your projects, while collaborating with and guiding junior and intermediate team members

• Present technical findings to clients and professional audiences

• Advocate for acoustics in interactions with clients, regulators, and stakeholders

• Provide leadership and support across engineering, consulting, project management, finance, and administrative teams

Qualifications

• 4 to 6+ years of consulting experience in acoustics

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Acoustics, or related field

• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng. or equivalent)

• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written

• High professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and flexibility

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, drafting tools, and acoustics software

• Experience with sound and vibration measurement equipment and testing methodologies

• Familiarity with quality assurance and quality control procedures

• Previous experience in a dynamic consulting environment is an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary based on experience, plus authorized overtime at time-and-a-half

• Generous vacation allowance and 12 paid holidays

• Full coverage of health and long-term disability insurance premiums

• Professional association dues and additional subsidies