Mechanical/Electrical Foreperson (G)

Waterloo Region District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waterloo Region District School Board is seeking a qualified, experienced foreperson to coordinate mechanical and electrical renovations. Reporting to the Manager of Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Services, you will oversee mechanical/electrical alterations from design to occupancy and warranty, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality controls are met.

Ideal candidates bring licensed trades or engineering technology training, at least five years of building operations experience,

Qualifications

• Licensed Mechanical and/or Electrical Tradesperson or formal training in Engineering Technology is required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in mechanical/electrical building operations, maintenance, construction and/or systems design, preferably in the educational sector.
• Experience in building automation and related controls would be considered an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Heating, Fire protection, Electrical and Building Automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the automation group which includes maintenance trades, certified trades and contract personnel.
• Provide technical expertise regarding the design, installation, operation and renewal of the Board's heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, plumbing, building control and electrical systems.
• Evaluate urgent and long term needs and develop cost effective options in collaboration with team members.
• Develop scope of work with accurate cost estimates and timelines for contemplated projects.
• Prepare contract documents and specifications, assist in expediting procurements and liaise with contractors, consultants, Board staff and regulators.
• Monitor project progress, provide on-site direction, report findings and address warranty, operation and maintenance issues.
• Perform contract administration including review of progress draws, change notices and schedules.
• Ensure asset and drawing data is updated at project completion.
• Develop and maintain standards manuals for mechanical and electrical equipment and building systems.
• Provide or arrange staff training on new building systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Electrical trade

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Engineering Technology certificate/diploma

Tools

CAD systems

Building automation knowledge

Construction Contract Administration training

Job description

MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL FOREPERSON (G)

Facility Services

Applicants will be considered in the following order:

• Qualified permanent ESS/OSSTF Bargaining Unit employees.
• Qualified probationary, temporary and Temporary Hourly Rated THR ESS/OSSTF employees.
• Qualified external applicants (includes employees from other Bargaining Units)

The Waterloo Region District School Board is seeking a qualified, experienced and energetic individual to co-ordinate mechanical and electrical renovations.

Reporting to the Manager of Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Services, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and assisting with all phases of mechanical/electrical alterations, upgrades and retrofit projects from design through to occupancy and warranty stages.

The successful applicant for this ESS/OSSTF Level G position will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, effective September 1, 2026.

Salary Range

$75,833 - $92,165 per annum

Responsibilities

• Supervise the automation group which includes maintenance trades, certified trades and contract personnel;
• Provide technical expertise regarding the design, installation, operation and renewal of the Board's heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, plumbing, building control and electrical systems;
• Evaluate both urgent and long term needs and develop cost effective options in collaboration with other team members;
• Develop scope of work with accurate cost estimates and timelines for contemplated projects;
• Prepare contract documents and specifications, assist in expediting procurements and liaise between contractors, consultants, appropriate Board staff and regulatory officials;
• Monitor the progress of projects, provide direction for on-site conditions, report findings and follow up with warranty, operation and maintenance issues;
• Perform contract administration including the review of progress draws, change notices, schedules and “as built” documentation, within contract timelines;
• Ensure asset and drawing database information is updated at completion of projects;
• Develop and maintain standards manuals for mechanical and electrical equipment and building systems;
• Provide or arrange for staff training on newly installed building systems; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mechanical and/or Electrical Tradesperson or formal training in Engineering Technology is required;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in mechanical/electrical building operations, maintenance, construction and/or systems design, preferably in the educational sector;
• Experience in building automation and related controls would be considered an asset;
• Strong working knowledge of the operation, installation and renewal of building mechanical and electrical systems including HVAC, Plumbing and Heating, Fire protection, Electrical and Building Automation;
• Experience in managing a multitude of projects and assignments simultaneously with strong analytical skills and the ability to implement cost effective and energy efficient solutions;
• Working knowledge of safety, fire, electrical and building codes, as well as other municipal regulations and bylaws;
• Ability to prepare, review and manage contract documents for a variety of mechanical and electrical projects.
• Proven competency and expertise across the mechanical and electrical building system operations, maintenance and energy efficiency spectrum;
• Demonstrated organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, as well as computer skills for applications in spreadsheets, database and word processing systems;
• Knowledge of CAD systems as well as formal training in Construction Contract Administration, and Ontario Building, Fire and Electrical Codes would be an asset;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and possess high degree of initiative and self-confidence necessary to function in a strong team based environment; and
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle is required.

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The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and

equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who

will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in

the classroom.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity,

including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or
• spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

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