Building Performance and Capital Projects Specialist - JWS (35hrs)
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About the role
March 26, 2026
M.A.S.S.NOTICEOF****VACANCY
**Position:**Specialist- Building Performance and Capital Projects
**Salary****Range:**Band 7: $ 92,264.00 - $ 110,027.00
**Location:**Facility Services, J.W. Singleton Education Centre
**Work****Schedule:**35 hours/week, 12 months/year
**Effective****Date:**ASAP
Position****Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Building Performance Department, and supporting the General Manager of Facility Services in delivery of capital projects through implementation and development of the Multi-Year Capital Plan, the Specialist, Building Performance and Capital Projects will be responsible for scope of work development, contract management, project delivery, analysis and problem solving, verification of mechanical maintenance, customer interface, and Facility Services and Planning team support. This position requires an outgoing, highly qualified and energetic person responsible for mechanical asset and performance management. This position will support cross-departmental alignment and integration, supporting excellence in customer service to Facility Services supervisors, employees, and ensures that the Board minimizes building operation disruption and is efficient in its operations.
The HDSB follows a cordance with this Administrative Procedure and with the approval of the immediate supervisor, employees who work at HDSB administrative sites may work from home for up to 50% of their regularly scheduled hours. The HDSB offers funding for professional development in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for management and administration support staff.
Key****Responsibilities:
- Building Performance Team and Facility maintenance strategy and support
- Commissioning and Building Automation System support
- Provides practical information on building construction and facility maintenance equipment and system operations.
- Provides project supervision of major renovation and replacement.
- Provides project construction schedules, inspection proposals, critical path milestone inspections and approvals.
- Coordinates building inspection, prepares detailed construction progress reports
- Supervises onsite construction and major renovations.
- Attends construction meetings, represents the board's position in dispute resolution.
- Prepares monthly reports on the status of the project.
- Provides design input to consultants based on Board standards.
- Approves, designs and manages the tender bidding process.
- Reviews, evaluates and recommends contractors and consultants for new construction or major renovation.
- Provides project supervision, reporting and commissioning from in progress to completion.
- Signs off on substantial completion and ensures documents are organized and accurate.
- Participates in the review of monthly draws with consultants for approval of payment.
- Develops and maintains new construction standards and working documents.
- Provides design drawings, specifications and operational inventory.
- Reviews and manages equipment and building system service, warranty and maintenance requirements.
- Administration of assets – record keeping of inventory and history.
- Provides submittals for innovations in building material practices, improved construction methods, etc.
- Negotiates pricing proposals with Contractors and Consultants.
- Provides support and customer service on matters relating to industry standards related to building operations, and program services inspection.
- Supports code compliance strategies or industry recommendations.
- Creates specifications and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders and monitors compliance dates and requirements.
- Leads and facilitates group and individual orientation sessions best management practices.
- Support the Building Performance Team, and liaise with Facility Services and Planning Department, school administration, Health and Safety, as required.
- Other responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
- University Degree in Mechanical Engineering Preferred
- Certified Engineering Technologist with HVAC specialization
- Minimum five to seven years of experience in Property Management, Facility Management or relevant experience
- Strong mechanical system design and occupant comfort expertise preferred
- AutoCAD considered and asset
- Ability to work in complex, detail oriented, high volume work environments
- Demonstrated service orientation with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
- Ability to work as a collaborative team member
Applications, along with your resume and other supporting documents must be submitted through Apply to Education – w**0pmon****Wednesday,April1,**2026
**Job****Category:Management&Professionals- Job Code #**4016414
We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Halton District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the email address provided on the applicants' Apply To Education profile page.
ApplicantSelfIdentification****Questions:
As part of the recruitment and selection function, the HDSB will collect voluntary self identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedure, HDSB's Employment Equity Policy and Ontario's Anti Racism Data Standards:
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 15, in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. In accordance with HDSB's Employment Equity Policy, personal information collected on this form will aim to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. It works to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process. Encouraging diversity of the workforce in the school board is vital because the workforce should be reflective and representative of the community.
Although hiring policies must adhere to the qualification requirements set out in applicable Regulations (eg. Regulation 298, “Operation of Schools – General”) and any applicable collective agreement provisions, the Board recognizes the importance of the following when developing its selection and evaluation criteria:
- valuing applicants' additional experience, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives; and
- granting first consideration, where the skills, ability, and qualifications of the applicants are relatively equal, to applicants who self-identify as members of historically under-represented communities.
We encourage you to respond to our voluntary applicant self-identification questions. This data will inform our understanding of the diversity of our applicant pool as well as the progress of applicants throughout the hiring process. This data will inform our goals, strategies and actions and our progress towards creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workforce. Any information that you provide in response to these questions will be referred to during the hiring process for this position, and will be shared with the hiring manager and/or committee members responsible for the hiring process.
The section includes questions from Ontario's Anti-Racism Data Standards (Standards, 2017). The Standards were established to help identify and monitor systemic racism and racial disparities within the public sector. The Standards establish consistent, effective practices for producing reliable information to support evidence-based decision-making and public accountability to help eliminate systemic racism and promote racial equity (adapted from Ontario's Anti-Racism Data Standards, 2017).
Questions about this collection may be directed to Dixon Mohammed - Manager, Recruitment, Selection and Staffing at m
Accommodation:
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.
Wellness:
The HDSB is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.
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About Halton District School Board
The Halton District School Board is one of the fastest growing Boards in Canada. We are located in Southern Ontario. Our Board serves more than 67,000 students in Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville. We are known for our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and for our commitment to the continued development and growth of our staff.
Prepare to be Welcomed!
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HDSBCareers
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Building Performance and Capital Projects Specialist - JWS (35hrs)
Top Benefits
About the role
March 26, 2026
M.A.S.S.NOTICEOF****VACANCY
**Position:**Specialist- Building Performance and Capital Projects
**Salary****Range:**Band 7: $ 92,264.00 - $ 110,027.00
**Location:**Facility Services, J.W. Singleton Education Centre
**Work****Schedule:**35 hours/week, 12 months/year
**Effective****Date:**ASAP
Position****Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Building Performance Department, and supporting the General Manager of Facility Services in delivery of capital projects through implementation and development of the Multi-Year Capital Plan, the Specialist, Building Performance and Capital Projects will be responsible for scope of work development, contract management, project delivery, analysis and problem solving, verification of mechanical maintenance, customer interface, and Facility Services and Planning team support. This position requires an outgoing, highly qualified and energetic person responsible for mechanical asset and performance management. This position will support cross-departmental alignment and integration, supporting excellence in customer service to Facility Services supervisors, employees, and ensures that the Board minimizes building operation disruption and is efficient in its operations.
The HDSB follows a cordance with this Administrative Procedure and with the approval of the immediate supervisor, employees who work at HDSB administrative sites may work from home for up to 50% of their regularly scheduled hours. The HDSB offers funding for professional development in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for management and administration support staff.
Key****Responsibilities:
- Building Performance Team and Facility maintenance strategy and support
- Commissioning and Building Automation System support
- Provides practical information on building construction and facility maintenance equipment and system operations.
- Provides project supervision of major renovation and replacement.
- Provides project construction schedules, inspection proposals, critical path milestone inspections and approvals.
- Coordinates building inspection, prepares detailed construction progress reports
- Supervises onsite construction and major renovations.
- Attends construction meetings, represents the board's position in dispute resolution.
- Prepares monthly reports on the status of the project.
- Provides design input to consultants based on Board standards.
- Approves, designs and manages the tender bidding process.
- Reviews, evaluates and recommends contractors and consultants for new construction or major renovation.
- Provides project supervision, reporting and commissioning from in progress to completion.
- Signs off on substantial completion and ensures documents are organized and accurate.
- Participates in the review of monthly draws with consultants for approval of payment.
- Develops and maintains new construction standards and working documents.
- Provides design drawings, specifications and operational inventory.
- Reviews and manages equipment and building system service, warranty and maintenance requirements.
- Administration of assets – record keeping of inventory and history.
- Provides submittals for innovations in building material practices, improved construction methods, etc.
- Negotiates pricing proposals with Contractors and Consultants.
- Provides support and customer service on matters relating to industry standards related to building operations, and program services inspection.
- Supports code compliance strategies or industry recommendations.
- Creates specifications and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders and monitors compliance dates and requirements.
- Leads and facilitates group and individual orientation sessions best management practices.
- Support the Building Performance Team, and liaise with Facility Services and Planning Department, school administration, Health and Safety, as required.
- Other responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
- University Degree in Mechanical Engineering Preferred
- Certified Engineering Technologist with HVAC specialization
- Minimum five to seven years of experience in Property Management, Facility Management or relevant experience
- Strong mechanical system design and occupant comfort expertise preferred
- AutoCAD considered and asset
- Ability to work in complex, detail oriented, high volume work environments
- Demonstrated service orientation with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
- Ability to work as a collaborative team member
Applications, along with your resume and other supporting documents must be submitted through Apply to Education – w**0pmon****Wednesday,April1,**2026
**Job****Category:Management&Professionals- Job Code #**4016414
We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Halton District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the email address provided on the applicants' Apply To Education profile page.
ApplicantSelfIdentification****Questions:
As part of the recruitment and selection function, the HDSB will collect voluntary self identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedure, HDSB's Employment Equity Policy and Ontario's Anti Racism Data Standards:
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 15, in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. In accordance with HDSB's Employment Equity Policy, personal information collected on this form will aim to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. It works to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process. Encouraging diversity of the workforce in the school board is vital because the workforce should be reflective and representative of the community.
Although hiring policies must adhere to the qualification requirements set out in applicable Regulations (eg. Regulation 298, “Operation of Schools – General”) and any applicable collective agreement provisions, the Board recognizes the importance of the following when developing its selection and evaluation criteria:
- valuing applicants' additional experience, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives; and
- granting first consideration, where the skills, ability, and qualifications of the applicants are relatively equal, to applicants who self-identify as members of historically under-represented communities.
We encourage you to respond to our voluntary applicant self-identification questions. This data will inform our understanding of the diversity of our applicant pool as well as the progress of applicants throughout the hiring process. This data will inform our goals, strategies and actions and our progress towards creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workforce. Any information that you provide in response to these questions will be referred to during the hiring process for this position, and will be shared with the hiring manager and/or committee members responsible for the hiring process.
The section includes questions from Ontario's Anti-Racism Data Standards (Standards, 2017). The Standards were established to help identify and monitor systemic racism and racial disparities within the public sector. The Standards establish consistent, effective practices for producing reliable information to support evidence-based decision-making and public accountability to help eliminate systemic racism and promote racial equity (adapted from Ontario's Anti-Racism Data Standards, 2017).
Questions about this collection may be directed to Dixon Mohammed - Manager, Recruitment, Selection and Staffing at m
Accommodation:
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.
Wellness:
The HDSB is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.
Not the right fit? Search for Building Performance and Capital Projects Specialist jobs in Burlington, ON
About Halton District School Board
The Halton District School Board is one of the fastest growing Boards in Canada. We are located in Southern Ontario. Our Board serves more than 67,000 students in Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville. We are known for our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and for our commitment to the continued development and growth of our staff.
Prepare to be Welcomed!
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HDSBCareers