Director, Data Centre Commissioning

Bell; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Benefits package (medical, dental,视?—?

35% Bell service discount

Job summary

Bell is seeking a Cx Commissioning Director to own the fleet-wide commissioning program for its national data center portfolio. You will define standardized methodologies, governance, and playbooks to ensure facility readiness and repeatable handovers across sites.

You will lead a team of site MEP/Cx leaders, establish CxA vendor strategies, and manage risk, scheduling, and reporting to Capital Programs leadership as the portfolio expands.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading commissioning on large-scale data centres
• Experience across hyperscale or multi-site portfolios
• Deep expertise in FAT, SAT, IST and Levels 1–5
• Strong understanding of power and cooling M&E systems
• Experience defining commissioning agent (CxA) vendor strategies
• Proven program-level scheduling, resourcing, and governance

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise Cx program strategy across national data centre portfolio.
• Define fleet-wide commissioning frameworks (FAT, SAT, IST, Levels 1–5).
• Provide program governance to site leaders and commissioning agents.
• Establish CxA vendor strategy with master agreements.
• Manage program-level scheduling, resourcing, and reporting.
• Define QA/validation standards for power, cooling, resiliency.
• Drive risk management and change governance across sites.
• Establish turnover standards from construction to operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations to integrate commissioning.
• Scale the commissioning program as the portfolio grows.

Skills

Cx leadership

Data centre experience

FAT/SAT/IST

M&E systems knowledge

Vendor management

Program scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

PMP/PgMP

CxA/BCxP certifications

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we're building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That's why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you're inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what's possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

On the Bell Business Markets team, you'll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You'll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

Summary

Bell's AI Fabric initiative is pioneering a secure, sovereign AI compute network across Canada. This ambitious portfolio features seven large-scale, high-density data centers, anchored by a 500 MW British Columbia supercluster and a 300 MW flagship site in Regina, Saskatchewan.

As Cx Commissioning Director, you will own the commissioning program at the portfolio level—defining the Cx methodology, standards, and governance that every site executes against to ensure each facility is validated, resilient, and operational-ready. Rather than commissioning a single building, you'll establish the repeatable, fleet-wide framework (FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, Levels 1–5) that guarantees consistent, mission-critical quality across all builds as the program scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise commissioning (Cx) program strategy across the national data centre portfolio, establishing standardized methodology, standards, and playbooks.
• Define fleet-wide commissioning frameworks—FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing (IST), and Levels 1–5 to ensure consistent, repeatable, handover-ready outcomes.
• Provide program-level oversight and technical governance to site-level MEP/Cx leaders and commissioning agents, ensuring alignment to standards and lessons learned.
• Establish and manage the commissioning agent (CxA) vendor strategy at the portfolio level, standardizing scopes, quality expectations, and master agreements.
• Own Cx program-level scheduling, resourcing, and reporting, providing roll-up visibility across concurrent site commissioning efforts to Capital Programs leadership.
• Define quality assurance and validation standards for power, cooling, and resiliency/redundancy systems to mission-critical performance thresholds.
• Drive program-level Cx risk management, change governance, and interdependency management across sites, escalating systemic issues proactively.
• Establish operational readiness and turnover standards, ensuring seamless, consistent handover from construction to operations across the fleet.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, site construction, program controls, and operations to integrate commissioning into the broader program lifecycle.
• Build, mentor, and scale the commissioning program function as the national program grows

Critical Qualifications

• 15+ years of commissioning leadership on large-scale capital programs, with direct experience across multiple hyperscale or mission-critical data centres (100MW+ / multi-site portfolios preferred).
• Proven track record establishing commissioning standards, methodologies, and governance at a program or portfolio level—not just single-site execution.
• Deep expertise across the full commissioning lifecycle (FAT, SAT, IST, Levels 1–5) and operational readiness/turnover.
• Strong technical understanding of data centre M&E systems—power, cooling (including high-density/liquid cooling), redundancy, and resiliency.
• Experience defining and managing commissioning agent (CxA) vendor strategies and standardized scopes across a fleet.
• Strong command of program-level scheduling, resourcing, and reporting (e.g., Primavera P6) across concurrent efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to build and mature a commissioning program function from a formative stage.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive presence, able to influence and challenge senior engineering, construction, and executive leaders.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline; P.Eng., PMP/PgMP, and commissioning certification (e.g., ACG/CxA, BCxP) strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel nationally between build locations and fabrication facilities as the portfolio scales.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Alberta : Calgary

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 11/20/2026

For work arrangements that are 'Hybrid', successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

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