PACT (Pearson Accelerator Construction Team) is a General Partnership of Alberici, Amico, Kenaidan, and Obayashi, supported by design partners Egis, Mott MacDonald, and Weston Williamson + Partners. Together, we are delivering Accelerator, a major program of Pearson LIFT (Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals), Toronto Pearson's infrastructure development plan. This multi-year program is designed to address immediate passenger growth demands while preparing Canada's largest airport for the future of air travel through critical upgrades to airport infrastructure, terminal modernization, greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, and the delivery of a world-class passenger experience.
Job Summary
The Testing & Commissioning Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of testing and commissioning activities across the PACT program. The role is responsible for assisting with system readiness, documentation management, testing coordination, and stakeholder engagement to ensure systems are tested, commissioned, and successfully handed over in compliance with contractual, safety, regulatory, and operational requirements within a live airport environment.
Working closely with the Testing & Commissioning Manager and project stakeholders, the Coordinator will contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of commissioning activities across a wide range of airport infrastructure, building, and operational systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the coordination and delivery of testing and commissioning activities across assigned systems, facilities, and program areas.
- Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and tracking of testing and commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and associated documentation.
- Coordinate testing activities for electrical, mechanical, controls, and integrated systems under the direction of the Testing & Commissioning Manager.
- Liaise with design, construction, quality, safety, operations, and stakeholder teams to ensure commissioning activities are effectively integrated with project delivery schedules and site constraints.
- Monitor and track system readiness, testing progress, deficiencies, and outstanding actions.
- Support functional testing, integrated systems testing, operational readiness activities, and system integration programs.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of commissioning records, test reports, punch lists, turnover documentation, and handover packages.
- Participate in commissioning planning sessions, readiness reviews, testing meetings, and turnover discussions.
- Monitor commissioning-related risks and issues, providing updates and escalating concerns when required.
- Support phased turnovers, interim operational requirements, and early beneficial use activities as applicable.
- Ensure testing and commissioning activities are undertaken in accordance with project procedures, regulatory requirements, applicable standards, and safety expectations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned programs, and best-practice commissioning processes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Systems, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting testing and commissioning activities on infrastructure, transportation, industrial, institutional, or building projects.
- Basic to intermediate understanding of electrical, mechanical, BAS/controls, and integrated building systems.
- Experience supporting commissioning activities within live, operational, or occupied environments.
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage interfaces between design, construction, operations, and commissioning teams.
- Strong organizational, document control, and schedule management capabilities.
- Familiarity with commissioning documentation, testing procedures, turnover packages, and deficiency management processes.
- Experience on Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, P3, or major infrastructure programs is considered an asset.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary project environment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, complex, and high-risk project settings.
Working Conditions
The position will be based at our office in Mississauga, Ontario, with visits to the Airport site as required. Your work schedule will be Monday to Friday during regular office or site hours. At times, operational needs may require work outside these hours, with reasonable notice provided. All schedule or on‑call adjustments will comply with applicable employment standards legislation. It is mandatory for all employees to complete a Criminal Background check and successfully attain a Restricted Access Identity Card (RAIC) upon joining the company.
PACT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.
