Project Coordinator and Designer, Mechanical

Date Posted: 11/09/2026
Req ID: 50935
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Design and Construction Management
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00052548
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The 300-acre UTSC campus has grown from its early buildings, designed by architect John Andrew and inspired by the dramatic landscape of the Highland Creek Valley to include new residential, athletics, research, and teaching facilities. Expansion has been guided by the strong fundamentals of the original Scarborough College with a commitment to high quality architecture, natural open spaces, deep environmental considerations and a student-centered experience. Within this context, the University of Toronto Scarborough’s Department of Design and Construction Management offers a unique opportunity to undertake a diverse range of project types within a similarly diverse range of buildings. The Department’s projects involve renovations and additions to existing buildings with construction budgets, which typically range up to $10M. Our goal is to create innovative and timely solutions that will contribute to enhancing the built environment for faculty, students and staff in support of the University’s mission.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Working under the supervision of the Principal Architect, Design and Construction Management, and supporting departmental staff and the Campus Architect and Director of Architecture, Planning and Project Development, the incumbent will work as part of the design and planning team in the Department of Design and Construction Management. The incumbent works collaboratively in consultation with stakeholders and in the preparation of mechanical responses to complex and varied program requirements, and will implement plans and process improvements for project activities and other documentation including permit and tender sets and construction site review and documentation.

This position will be responsible for gathering site information, inventory space constraints, drafting construction drawings and preparing any other documents required for the planning, design and renovation of spaces related to mechanical design. The incumbent will also be responsible for producing mechanical drawings (plumbing, HVAC, controls, etc.), cross-checking against electrical and architectural drawings; carrying out building surveys; maintaining databases of mechanical drawings and will attend project meetings as required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting site visits to inspect work and ensure adherence to timelines
• Reviewing drawings, contract documents and site conditions to capture updates and changes to existing site/building conditions in AutoCAD
• Overseeing the implementation of minor renovations
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
• Producing technical documentation and CAD drawings for approval
• Developing viable design solutions and artistic renderings
• Maintaining a database of building information
• Resolving minor complaints within the scope of the role and referring larger issues when appropriate

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of related experience with mechanical systems planning and design for institutional and commercial projects.
• Must have experience in the review of specifications, shop drawings and site (field) review of projects during construction.
• Experience reading and developing construction drawings, with a strong attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience of mechanical, technical and graphic representation and graphic layout is required.
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience applying codes and standards including OBC, ASHRAE, CSA and other relevant codes to HVAC and Plumbing systems design.
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
• Excellent computer skills including: AutoCAD with experience in the preparation of mechanical drawings, Revit, Trane Trace and Carrier HAP, Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to generate new ideas.
• Must possess the ability to adapt to new technical changes in mechanical design and representation.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Evidence of leadership, initiative, diplomacy and excellent judgement.
• Ability to set priorities and targets and to meet deadlines in relation to frequently changing demands.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Cooperative
• Efficient
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver

Note: This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.