Senior Cleanroom HVAC & Facilities Lead – GMP/ISO

Pillar 5 Pharma Inc.; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillar5 Pharma Inc. is seeking an experienced HVAC/Facilities Specialist to support the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of cleanroom HVAC systems and facility infrastructure within our regulated manufacturing environment.

The role serves as a technical lead and owner’s representative, coordinating with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external consultants to ensure systems comply with GMP, ISO cleanroom standards, and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with HVAC systems (design, operation, or maintenance).
• Experience in cleanroom or regulated environments preferred (pharma, biotech, semiconductor).
• Strong expertise in airflow, filtration, and environmental control strategies.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review HVAC system designs, calculations, and drawings from external engineers.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO cleanroom standards, and ASHRAE guidelines.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Act as primary interface between internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals.

Skills

HVAC experience

Cleanroom/regulatory environment

Review drawings & challenge design

Troubleshooting/root cause analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or related field

Tools

BMS/SCADA (Siemens)

Job description

Pillar5 Pharma Inc. is seeking an experienced HVAC/Facilities Specialist to support the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of cleanroom HVAC systems and facility infrastructure within our regulated manufacturing environment.

The role serves as a technical lead and owner’s representative, coordinating with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external consultants to ensure systems comply with GMP, ISO cleanroom standards, and operational requirements.