Senior HVAC Systems Advisor (Consultant – Advisory Role

Pathway Communications; Markham; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian IT services firm in Markham seeks a Senior HVAC Systems Advisor to provide expert guidance on large-scale HVAC systems. The role involves advising internal stakeholders and ensuring compliance with Canadian building codes while optimizing energy efficiency and system performance. Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical Engineering background with 15+ years of experience in HVAC consulting and design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in HVAC design, maintenance, and consulting.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, and cooling towers.
• Strong understanding of ASHRAE, CSA standards, and Canadian building codes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on system selection, upgrades, and optimization for energy efficiency.
• Review HVAC design documents and performance reports.
• Support the planning of HVAC projects including budgeting and ROI analysis.

Skills

Large-scale HVAC systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Energy optimization strategies

Compliance with Canadian building codes

Analytical and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Chillers

Cooling towers

VRF systems

Air handling units

Job description

About Pathway Communications:
Pathway Communications is a Canadian IT and Managed Services provider, serving a diverse clientele across data centers, contact centers, enterprise IT, and cloud infrastructure. As we continue expanding and optimizing our infrastructure footprint, we are seeking an experienced HVAC Systems Advisor to provide technical and strategic oversight for the design, upgrade, and maintenance of large-scale HVAC systems in our facility.Role Summary:
The Senior HVAC Systems Advisor will provide expert guidance on the planning, optimization, compliance, and performance evaluation of large-scale HVAC systems across Pathway’s data centers, technical contact centers, and corporate infrastructure. This individual will act as a subject matter expert (SME) to internal stakeholders and vendors, ensuring HVAC systems meet business-critical requirements including uptime, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance.Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on system selection, upgrades, and optimization for capacity, energy efficiency, and resilience.
• Review HVAC design documents, maintenance records, and performance reports.
• Provide guidance on best practices in large-scale system design (e.g., chilled water systems, RTUs, VRF systems).
• Recommend improvements aligned with ASHRAE, LEED, and industry best practices.
• Support the planning of HVAC projects including budgeting, vendor assessment, and ROI analysis.
• Ensure HVAC systems are aligned with data center cooling requirements (N+1 redundancy, temperature/humidity standards).
• Assist in the development of long-term asset lifecycle management plans for HVAC infrastructure.
• Advise on compliance with Canadian building codes, environmental regulations, and industry certifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; P.Eng. designation preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in HVAC design, maintenance, and consulting.
• Extensive knowledge of large-scale HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, VRF systems, and air handling units.
• Experience with critical infrastructure such as data centers, telecom facilities, or large commercial buildings.
• Strong understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS) and energy optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, CSA standards, and Canadian environmental/building codes.
• Proven ability to act in an advisory or consulting capacity with executive leadership and technical teams.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• ASHRAE Membership or Certification
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)