Top Benefits
About the role
1688 Woodward Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2C 3R8
full-time . August 14, 2025
Description
Are you intentional about developing your competencies and setting high standard for the quality of your work?
Do you strive to add value every day and communicate in ways that connect with the people around you?
Are you committed to your team and investing in your own growth?
If you answered YES to these questions, then GWAL is the place for you!
GWAL's Vision is centered on 3 pillars:
- Be the industry leading design engineering firm.
- Be easy to work with.
- Be the choice employer.
Founded over 65 years ago, Goodkey, Weedmark & Associates Ltd. is an award-winning mechanical and electrical engineering consulting firm serving a broad range of public and private sector clients. We know that without the right people, we could not be the Great Place to Work we are today. The diversity of expertise within our team is one of our greatest assets. Our competitive advantage allows us to consistently design and implement innovative mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, institutional, light industrial, and mixed-use residential and commercial buildings of all types and sizes, as well as engineering advocacy, expert testimony, sustainability and specialized studies.
In your new role with GWAL, you will bring your mechanical know-to to a team of engineers & designer to support the successful completion of our projects and be accountable to:
- Review construction document packages by searching for and identifying common constructability issues.
- Travel to multiple project sites to attend site meetings and review the construction progress on site
- Generate ongoing project field review reports following company standards
- Participate in the development and revisions to the construction administrative documents by assisting in producing site instructions and change notices as well as responding to contractor RFI’s.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with contractors.
- Coordinate site visits with designers, in order to help in their development by relaying practical construction experiences
- Ensure that sufficient information (i.e. photos and records) is obtained through the life of the contract to substantiate contractor's progress and final payment certificates. Review and process all contractor payment certificates.
- Ensure that contractor's work is completed according to plans, standards and specifications prior to approving work and progress payments.
- Establish clear expectations and collect relevant information from the contractors to assist in closing out building permits
- Any other tasks assigned by leadership or project managers as required to assist in the success of the firm, as it relates to contract administration.
What you'll need to succeed:
- A C.E.T. or Plumber, HVAC Technician with equivalent experience and abilities.
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in mechanical design or construction in the building services industry
- Understanding the applicability of the relevant building codes and standards such as the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Electrical Safety Code
- Demonstrated ability to work in an environment driven by project deadlines.
- Familiarity with systems such as fire alarm, communication and other specialized electrical systems.
- Familiarity with electrical systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity at the same time.
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
What you’ll get in return
Competitive salary, paid overtime after 40 hours, and benefits including a Health or Lifestyle Spending Account and access to virtual healthcare. But, more importantly, the opportunity to work for a leader in Engineering, project diversity, and a recently awarded Best Workplace in Canada! All our positions offer career development opportunities, job security and a great chance to learn with the best in your field.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At GWAL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Top Benefits
About the role
1688 Woodward Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2C 3R8
full-time . August 14, 2025
Description
Are you intentional about developing your competencies and setting high standard for the quality of your work?
Do you strive to add value every day and communicate in ways that connect with the people around you?
Are you committed to your team and investing in your own growth?
If you answered YES to these questions, then GWAL is the place for you!
GWAL's Vision is centered on 3 pillars:
- Be the industry leading design engineering firm.
- Be easy to work with.
- Be the choice employer.
Founded over 65 years ago, Goodkey, Weedmark & Associates Ltd. is an award-winning mechanical and electrical engineering consulting firm serving a broad range of public and private sector clients. We know that without the right people, we could not be the Great Place to Work we are today. The diversity of expertise within our team is one of our greatest assets. Our competitive advantage allows us to consistently design and implement innovative mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, institutional, light industrial, and mixed-use residential and commercial buildings of all types and sizes, as well as engineering advocacy, expert testimony, sustainability and specialized studies.
In your new role with GWAL, you will bring your mechanical know-to to a team of engineers & designer to support the successful completion of our projects and be accountable to:
- Review construction document packages by searching for and identifying common constructability issues.
- Travel to multiple project sites to attend site meetings and review the construction progress on site
- Generate ongoing project field review reports following company standards
- Participate in the development and revisions to the construction administrative documents by assisting in producing site instructions and change notices as well as responding to contractor RFI’s.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with contractors.
- Coordinate site visits with designers, in order to help in their development by relaying practical construction experiences
- Ensure that sufficient information (i.e. photos and records) is obtained through the life of the contract to substantiate contractor's progress and final payment certificates. Review and process all contractor payment certificates.
- Ensure that contractor's work is completed according to plans, standards and specifications prior to approving work and progress payments.
- Establish clear expectations and collect relevant information from the contractors to assist in closing out building permits
- Any other tasks assigned by leadership or project managers as required to assist in the success of the firm, as it relates to contract administration.
What you'll need to succeed:
- A C.E.T. or Plumber, HVAC Technician with equivalent experience and abilities.
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in mechanical design or construction in the building services industry
- Understanding the applicability of the relevant building codes and standards such as the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Electrical Safety Code
- Demonstrated ability to work in an environment driven by project deadlines.
- Familiarity with systems such as fire alarm, communication and other specialized electrical systems.
- Familiarity with electrical systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity at the same time.
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
What you’ll get in return
Competitive salary, paid overtime after 40 hours, and benefits including a Health or Lifestyle Spending Account and access to virtual healthcare. But, more importantly, the opportunity to work for a leader in Engineering, project diversity, and a recently awarded Best Workplace in Canada! All our positions offer career development opportunities, job security and a great chance to learn with the best in your field.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At GWAL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.