Associate, Mechanical

Introba; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Disability & life insurance

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company-m

Matching contributions

Job summary

Introba is seeking an Associate to lead their Project Design Team within our Toronto operations. You will manage design staff, ensure timely task distribution, and provide technical and managerial support to sustain high-quality project outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, design excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines, with a focus on net-zero thinking and sustainable building solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design experience.
• 5–10 years of mechanical site inspections and attendance at site meetings.
• Familiarity with the BC Building Code and By-law is essential.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in consulting engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide management for the Project Design Team and allocate tasks according to staff skills.
• Meet regularly with team members to identify issues and implement action plans.
• Forecast workload and support marketing with progress analyses on prospective projects.
• Represent Introba at client meetings and with city, provincial, and federal officials.
• Train staff and promote quality control throughout the design process.

Skills

HVAC design

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring/coaching

Quality assurance

Education

Professional Engineer (PEng) or equivalent

Job description

We are the curious. Problem solvers. Driven to unlock the potential in every system. Across five countries are 1,100 engineers, designers, and consultants collaborating to elevate the human experience, create more resilient communities, and protect the health of the planet. We transform the built environment by creating dynamic solutions — living systems — that are smart, resilient, and connected.

At Introba, this is why we show up every day. To use our curiosity for good. To inspire change. To empower changemakers, Introba provides world-class building engineering design, analytic, and consulting services at all scales, specializing in net-zero first thinking. Through the cultivation of thought leadership, we deliver sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex design challenges facing the world’s leading clients and partners.

Job Summary

The Associate forms a viable part of the Introba management team and is responsible for managing their respective Project Design Team. They are fully responsible and accountable for their design team staff, regularly review staffing and distribute tasks effectively and consistently with staff skill sets. By providing technical support and management resources essential to Introba, the Associate ensures that design decision-making and team management accountability take place.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide the Management Team with staff performance criteria and information on all design staff
• Meet regularly with all team members to identify issues and put action plans in place
• Provide workload forecasting as new projects are secured and provide progress analysis regarding prospective unsecured projects (integrating efforts of the Marketing Team)
• Update Introba accounting system information for effective use by the Marketing Team
• Recommend distribution of new work based on staff availability as established by the team workload requirements
• Represent Introba at meetings with project clients and other project stakeholders as required
• Company representative at related association meetings, plus dealing with city, provincial and federal officials
• Train staff in all phases of design process to insure continuation of technical design operation when absent from the office or when staff is on vacation
• Utilize leadership skills and motivation techniques to maximize employee productivity and satisfaction
• Effect and implement programs to improve the quality of our service, products and systems to meet client's requirements and expectations and to minimize costs and maximize the company's competitive position
• Instill the concept of quality being the responsibility of every design team member. Promote quality issues with all members and in particular ensures that the quality control function is effectively performed
• Utilized the quality assurance and control programs in the company
• Assure adequate field review services are provided to ensure adherence of contract documents
• Effect studies to determine cause, effect and corrective actions required to remedy deviations impairing desired standards

Skills and Qualifications:

• 6+ years of specific HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design experience
• 5-10 years of experience in mechanical site inspections, field review reports, and attendance at site meetings.
• Familiarity with the BC Building Code and BC Building By-law is essential
• Minimum 5 years project management experience in consulting engineering
• Superior interpersonal skills with clients and staff
• Communication and Coaching skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Professional Engineer (CEng, PEng or equivalent), Applied Science Technologist (AScT) designation, or eligibility to apply
• LEED Accreditation an asset

Additional Information

Introba is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $110,400- $138,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. Introba is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

Introba offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include medical*, disability* and life insurance coverage*, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. *Benefits will vary by country location and may only be available in US or Canada. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

Introba is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.