Senior Commissioning Lead - MEP (Ontario)

Zenon Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenon Group seeks a Senior Commissioning Lead to guide project delivery in our Toronto office. You will steer commissioning planning, oversee field reviews, and coordinate specialists, ensuring documentation and results meet contract requirements.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong systems knowledge across building trades and can manage multiple projects under tight schedules while maintaining open communication with owners and consultants.

Qualifications

• Strong systems-level understanding of building mechanical, electrical and controls systems.
• Ability to evaluate and direct technical work performed by others.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects without micromanagement.
• Sound judgment under schedule and client pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated CxA / CxP / Compliance Authority per contract.
• Interpret commissioning scope within contractual and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead commissioning planning, sequencing, risk identification, and client-facing meetings.
• Coordinate Technical Specialists, Field Commissioning Specialists, and Cx Admin/Ops Support.
• Perform or oversee commissioning field reviews during construction and issue Field Observation Reports as required.
• Review, challenge, approve, and take accountability for commissioning documentation and results.
• Manage commissioning-related communication with owners, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure deficiencies, issues, and risks are documented and closed.

Skills

CxA/CxP leadership

Commissioning planning

Cross-functional coordination

Client-facing meetings

Job description

Company Overview

Zenon Group ( Home | Zenon Group ) is a global engineering consultancy operating across North America, Europe, and the UK, delivering innovative and sustainable building systems for all sectors from commercial and residential to healthcare and institutional. As our Toronto office continues to grow, we are seeking a Senior Commissioning Lead to play a key leadership role in project delivery, team development, and the long-term growth of the office.

Zenon Group prides itself on offering its employees a unique opportunity to be in charge of their own future. We provide the tools, support, and flexibility required to grow your career at your own pace, and with this opportunity you will be encouraged to take ownership of your development while being supported by experienced leaders and mentors along the way.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as the designated CxA / CxP / Compliance Authority per contract


• Interpret commissioning scope within contractual and regulatory frameworks


• Lead commissioning planning, sequencing, risk identification, and client-facing meetings


• Coordinate Technical Specialists, Field Commissioning Specialists, and Cx Admin/Ops Support


• Perform or oversee commissioning field reviews during construction and issue Field Observation Reports as required


• Review, challenge, approve, and take accountability for commissioning documentation and results


• Manage commissioning-related communication with owners, consultants, and contractors


• Ensure deficiencies, issues, and risks are documented and closed

Required Capabilities

• Strong systems-level understanding of building mechanical, electrical, controls, safety/security, and communications systems


• Ability to evaluate and direct technical work performed by others


• Comfortable managing multiple projects without micromanagement


• Sound judgment under schedule and client pressure

In accordance with the Employment Standards Act (Ontario), we do not use AI tools to screen or filter résumés. This position is an immediate hiring requirement and is not being advertised for the purpose of collecting résumés for future opportunities.