Commissioning Specialist

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The Buildings Canada East Division requires a Mechanical Commissioning Specialist engineer who will provide technical leadership for the building commissioning service line in Halifax. The position entails project delivery and continued development of the service line at a provincial level, with key functions related to:

• Delivery of Commissioning services for building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Delivery of Commissioning services specifically associated with mechanical HVAC equipment for multiple technologies.
• Preparation of Commissioning documentation including test scripts and final reports
• Interaction with general contractors, electrical / mechanical contractors and clients.
• Interaction with Division management
• Business development in the Halifax region and throughout Nova Scotia.
• Assistance with proposal delivery and general project delivery in Nova Scotia.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct project delivery activities related to Building Commissioning, including LEED-related commissioning, retro-commissioning, and re-commissioning projects.
• Extensive site visits associated with the delivery of Commissioning services in and around the Ottawa area with possible one or two-day site visits throughout Eastern Canada.
• Attend meetings and coordinate work as related to Commissioning services with other disciplines and team members, including mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, building code, building envelope/science, and other specialty services at Stantec.
• Liaison/coordination with clients, contractors and authorities having jurisdiction
• Assist with proposal delivery activities related to Building
• Commissioning, including best practices Commissioning, LEED-related commissioning, retro-commissioning, and re-commissioning projects.
• Interact with the Commissioning management team to develop strategies and business plans for the expansion of the service line

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong familiarity with construction documentation including drawings and specifications.
• Interest in buildings, commissioning, energy management, sustainability and construction
• Desire to divide time between on-site activities and office administrative duties
• Desire to travel extensively on one-day site visits primarily in Eastern Ontario Ability to work on low-rise rooftops, outdoors throughout the year.
• Strong understanding of building mechanical controls, especially pertaining to HVAC units.
• Desire to perform work at high quality standards and to partner with clients to achieve client goals

Education and Experience

Mechanical Engineering Diploma/Degree with a minimum of 10+ years of commissioning or design experience in mechanical HVAC systems design or maintenance (University diploma preferred but not essential)

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Primary Location: Canada | NS | Halifax

Organization: 1316 Buildings-CA East BSS-Halifax NS

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 14/04/2026 04:04:36

Req ID: 1005352