Commissioning Consultant

Stantec; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Building Commissioning Consultant to join the Building Commissioning Service Line in Vancouver. The role will deliver commissioning projects and grow the service line across British Columbia, independently delivering project work and supporting service-line expansion.

Responsibilities include delivering commissioning for mechanical and electrical systems, preparing test scripts and reports, and coordinating with contractors, clients, and other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, building, or related engineering.
• 3–5 years of commissioning experience.
• Ability to lead small projects with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of commissioning principles: new construction, retro-, and re-commissioning.
• Willingness to travel within British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of commissioning services for building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Preparation of commissioning documentation, test scripts and final reports.
• Interaction with general contractors, electrical/mechanical contractors and clients.
• Assistance with general project delivery in British Columbia.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate commissioning activities across disciplines.

Skills

Building commissioning

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Site visits

Project coordination

Building controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/building engineering

Tools

BAS/BMS software

Project management software

Job description

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.

Job Description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design, commissioning, and handover. 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 and building performance.

Opportunity Summary and Key Responsibilities

Stantec is looking for a Building Commissioning Consultant to join the Building Commissioning Service Line in Vancouver. The position entails project delivery and continued development of the service line at a provincial level and will play an important role in expanding the capacity of the Vancouver commissioning practice by independently delivering project work and supporting the growth of the service line.

Key responsibilities of this position are:

• Delivery of Commissioning services for building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Preparation of Commissioning documentation including test scripts and final reports
• Interaction with general contractors, electrical / mechanical contractors and clients.
• Interaction with the rest of the commissioning personnel at Stantec
• Assistance with general project delivery in British Columbia.
• Conduct project delivery activities related to Building Commissioning, including LEED-related commissioning, retro-commissioning, and re-commissioning projects.
• Conduct site visits associated with the delivery of Commissioning services in and around the British Columbia.
• Attend meetings and coordinate work related to Commissioning services with other disciplines and team members, including mechanical, electrical, building code, building envelope/science, and other services at Stantec.
• Liaison/coordination with clients, contractors and authorities having jurisdiction
• Interact and participate in developing strategies and business plans for the expansion of the service line
• Conduct full commissioning scope including developing of commissioning plans, checklists, test scripts, conducting commissioning meetings and site visits, review of contractor’s reports, overseeing commissioning activities conducted by other project personnel and contractors
• Ability to review testing results, trend-logs, control inputs and outputs.

Qualifications

Required Candidate Profile

This intermediate-level role is intended for a building commissioning professional with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience who can immediately lead small projects with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will support a broad variety of building types and balance multiple concurrent assignments, often switching between site work, office work, meetings, technical reviews, calls, and project inquiries within the same day.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, building, or related engineering discipline is preferred. Engineering technologists and experienced Red Seal electricians, HVAC technicians, or other tradespeople transitioning into commissioning may also be considered when they have relevant commissioning experience.
• Strong expertise in either mechanical or electrical building systems is required, together with general working knowledge of the complementary discipline. Mechanical expertise is fully acceptable; candidates with additional electrical knowledge are preferred.
• Knowledge of building commissioning principles is required, including new construction commissioning, retro-commissioning, and re-commissioning.'
• Ability to conduct site visits and work with HVAC and related building systems, including air-source heat pumps, chillers, heat recovery chillers, hydronic systems, and associated controls.
• General knowledge of building automation systems (BAS) and building management systems (BMS) is required. Familiarity with BAS/BMS operation, control sequences, trending, alarms, and functional testing is considered an asset.
• Ability to prepare and review commissioning documentation, including commissioning plans, test scripts, deficiency records, and final reports; respond promptly and professionally to client, contractor, and project-team questions; and coordinate work across multiple active projects.
• Eligibility to pursue a P.Eng. or equivalent professional designation is preferred. Registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), ASTTBC, or another relevant engineering, technologist, or technician organization is considered an asset.
• Ability and willingness to obtain an Associate Commissioning Professional (ACP) or Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) credential is preferred; an existing ACCP, CCP, or comparable commissioning certification is considered an asset.
• Ability to support proposal preparation, client relationships, and other business-development activities while delivering high-quality project work.

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
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities while maintaining responsiveness to clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Desire to travel on one-day site visits primarily in British Columbia
• Strong understanding of building controls.
• Desire to perform work at high quality standards and to partner with clients to achieve client goals

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.

About the Team

Pay Transparency:In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1007466
• Posting Date 08/28/2026, 05:33 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HE - Hourly Exempt
• Minimum Experience (Total Years) 3
• Pay Range 3 Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$78,900.00 - $114,400.00 Annually