Assistant Design Coordinator, Mechanical (BAS)

November 14, 2025

No.: SCH II-25-2086NEPOSTED: November 13, 2025DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m. December 4, 2025 SCH II-25-2086NEAssistant Design Coordinator, Mechanical (BAS)1 – Permanent PositionFacility ServicesSchedule II, Level 7(Non-Union – 12 Month)$98,343 - $117,999 per year The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment, and promotion practices. Reporting to a designated supervisor, the Assistant Design Coordinator, Mechanical will:<ul><li>Assist the designated supervisor in the design, coordination and production of technical documentation for construction of maintenance and other building projects;</li><li>Liase with various public organizations or agencies concerning schools; and</li><li>Act as a resource to schools and other Board facilities.</li></ul> Summary of Duties:Provide assistance to the designated supervisor in the design, coordination and production of technical information for renewal projects and other building projects;<ul><li>Work with outside consultants;</li><li>Prepare sketch plans for discussion with the client;</li><li>Coordinate designs with the other major disciplines (e.g. Architectural and Civil);</li><li>Coordinate the designs of outside consultants and meet on a regular basis to ensure their design development is on budget and on time;</li><li>Conduct detailed investigation and analysis of requirements;</li><li>Provide detailed engineering and design principles and techniques as required;</li><li>Meet with stakeholders to review the program, address their needs and provide professional advice;</li><li>Ensure that design development will meet approved budgets and schedules;</li><li>Conduct regular reviews with consultants;</li><li>Meet with construction supervisors to review and resolve design problems;</li><li>Review in-house production documentation to ensure that design intent has been maintained;</li><li>Coordinate design documentation for site plan approval with consultants as necessary;</li><li>Correspond or meet with authorities having jurisdiction regarding Building Code and other requirements;</li><li>Prepare preliminary draft reports for review;</li><li>Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services; and</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li>University degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with five years of progressively responsible related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;</li><li>Membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario; or Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist;</li><li>Experience monitoring and coordinating the work outside consultants;</li><li>Ability to design organized spaces to meet program needs;</li><li>Understanding of building components and construction;</li><li>Familiarity with the Ontario Building code, Electrical and Mechanical Safety Codes;</li><li>Understanding of building components and construction;</li><li>Ability to coordinate the work of other disciplines (e.g. Architectural and Structural);</li><li>Proficient computer skills including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentation packages and email;</li><li>Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, stakeholders, outside contractors, suppliers, etc.;</li><li>Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity; and</li><li>Strong time management, organizational and problem solving skills;</li></ul> Special Requirements:<ul><li>Provision of own vehicle for Board business.</li><li>Requires travel to TDSB sites on a regular basis.</li><li>Requires wearing safety equipment (e.g. safety shoes, hard hats) when visiting construction sites.</li></ul> Location: Oak Burn Centre (Wheelchair Accessible) (Hybrid Work Eligible) Work Year: 12 Months Please note:Applications must be submitted using the link below by December 4, 2025: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/jobpostings/details.html?nPostingId=810&nPostingTargetId=947&id=PLUFK026203F3VBQBQW6GQWWN&LG=EN&languageSelect=EN Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing. The Toronto District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at TDSB. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the hiring process. The TDSB follows a hybrid work structure where some employees may be able to work remotely at times, based on operational requirements. Please refer to Policy P103, Flexible Working Arrangements for more information.

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