Commissioning Manager - Accelerator

Job Description Overview

Atkins

Réalis is seeking a Commissioning Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Project Office in the west end of Toronto, Ontario, requiring the candidate to be in the office Monday to Friday weekly.

• Work with contractors to define and implement the commissioning strategy and plan for assets delivered through the LIFT Program.
• Attend key design reviews and support the design process.
• Review and assure the contractor’s testing and commissioning plan.
• Oversee the testing and commissioning phase of the program(s).
• Provide technical guidance and subject‑matter expertise to the team as needed.
• Collaborate with various internal and external program stakeholders to coordinate commissioning activities.
• Conduct site observation surveys and prepare field reports on project status and completion, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Review, document, and improve processes and workflows to eliminate inefficiencies and improve team performance.
• Provide management and executive‑level performance reporting, highlighting key risks and mitigation plans.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of GTAA staff.

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in large infrastructure programs in a commissioning role, including 5 years in a management or leadership position.
• Aviation experience preferred.
• Demonstrable experience of commissioning major capital assets in a live operational and highly regulated environment.
• Project management experience, including sound understanding of planning, scheduling, cost, and risk management.
• Thorough working knowledge and experience of testing and commissioning airport infrastructure and facilities mechanical, MV/LV electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls systems.
• Specific knowledge of the design, construction, project management and maintenance of building, mechanical, industrial, and utility systems.
• In‑depth technical knowledge of aviation specialty engineering systems such as ALCMS, AGL, CCR, PBB, PMD, BHS, and related systems is an asset.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, including TP312, ICAO, FAA, CSA/OESC, and applicable airport authority standards.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, fire codes, standards and regulations such as CSA, CEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and other local and international standards.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings or workshops with large groups of stakeholders.
• Strong technical capability in all project phases and ability to solve complex problems using data analytics to support solution identification.
• Demonstrable experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and providing strategic level reporting to enable effective decision making.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy‑efficient design principles is an asset.
• Recognized degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related engineering field.

Expected compensation for this role is between 88,000 CAD to 146,600 annually. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We offer competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a range of flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs. Training and professional development opportunities and a hybrid working culture with generous time‑off policies are also available.