Assistant Design Coordinator, Mechanical BAS (Permanent)

Requisition number

SCHII00031

Job Category

Support Staff

Posting Start Date

Mar 5, 2025

Posting End Date

Mar 19, 2025

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Oakburn Centre

Geographic Location

North York

Panel Type

Not Applicable

Working at the TDSB

Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them to achieve success.

The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally diverse school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.
Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

Job Description

SCH II-25-2027NE

Assistant Design Coordinator, Mechanical Building Automation System

1 – Permanent Position

Facility Services

Schedule II, Level 7

(Non-Union – 12 Months)

$95,945 - $115,121

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment, and promotion practices.

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the BAS Energy Coordinator, the Assistant Design Coordinator, Mechanical (BAS) will:

• Assist in the design, coordination and production of technical documentation for construction of energy, renewal other building systems projects;
• Liase with various public organizations or agencies concerning schools; and
• Act as a resource to schools and other Board facilities.

Summary of Duties

• Provide assistance to the BAS Energy Coordinator in the design, coordination and production of technical information for energy, renewal and other building systems projects;
• Assist in coordinating and supervising BAS commissioning activities on construction projects;
• Utilize BAS diagnostics and utility data to assess the performance of HVAC systems and related controls
• Work with outside consultants;
• Prepare sketch plans for discussion with the client;
• Coordinate designs with the other major disciplines (e.g. Mechanical and Electrical);
• Coordinate the designs of outside consultants and meet on a regular basis to ensure their design development is on budget and on time;
• Conduct detailed investigation and analysis of requirements;
• Provide detailed engineering and design principles and techniques as required;
• Meet with stakeholders to review the program, address their needs and provide professional advice;
• Ensure that design development will meet approved budgets and schedules;
• Conduct regular reviews with consultants;
• Meet with construction supervisors to review and resolve design problems;
• Review in-house production documentation to ensure that design intent has been maintained;
• Coordinate design documentation for site plan approval with consultants as necessary;
• Correspond or meet with authorities having jurisdiction regarding Building Code and other requirements;
• Prepare preliminary draft reports for review;
• Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with five years of progressively responsible related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Membership in Professional Engineers Ontario or Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists;
• Detailed knowledge of BAS, HVAC and related controls – experience with Delta Controls and Automated Logic systems is a definite asset
• Experience monitoring and coordinating the work outside consultants;
• Understanding of building components and construction;
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, the Ontario Building code, Electrical and Mechanical Safety Codes;
• Understanding of building components and construction;
• Ability to coordinate the work of other disciplines (e.g. Mechanical and Electrical);
• Proficient computer skills including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentation packages and email;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, stakeholders, outside contractors, suppliers, etc.;
• Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity; and
• Strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Special Requirements

• Provision of own vehicle for Board business.
• Requires travel to TDSB sites on a regular basis.
• Requires wearing safety equipment (e.g. safety shoes, hard hats) when visiting construction sites.

Additional Information

Location: 15 Oakburn Crescent

Work Year: 12 months

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.

The Toronto District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at TDSB.

We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

The TDSB follows a hybrid work structure where some employees may be able to work remotely at times, based on operational requirements. Please refer to Policy P103, Flexible Working Arrangements for more information.