Commissioning Coordinator

Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.

Project Overview:
Oakville GO station provides critical transport infrastructure and requires improvements and modernization to support an increased number of passengers and enhance operational performance of the network. The project will include station building upgrades, upgraded platform works, accessibility improvements and parking lot improvements.

The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) has been awarded the construction manager contract to help inform the detailed design, and provide construction management advice, for upgrades to Oakville GO station during the project development stage.

Who we are:
Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well-being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project. #TeamKenaidan

Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world-class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success. #MoveToMurphy .

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’  work-life balance with a  competitive compensation package including:

• Top wages
• Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
• Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
• Paid Time Off

We currently have an opening in Oakville, ON for an:

Commissioning Coordinator

The Commissioning Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, execution, and documentation of testing and commissioning activities for a major rail and transit infrastructure project.

How will you contribute to the team? 

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following: 

• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities across civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, communications, life-safety, and rail-related systems.
• Support the development and implementation of the project’s commissioning plan, procedures, schedules, checklists, and turnover requirements.
• Work closely with construction teams, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure commissioning activities are properly planned and executed.
• Review drawings, specifications, equipment data sheets, shop drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation to confirm commissioning requirements.
• Develop and maintain commissioning schedules, system completion trackers, testing logs, deficiency lists, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate pre-functional inspections, equipment start-up, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and final acceptance activities.
• Verify that installed systems and equipment are complete, accessible, properly labelled, and ready for testing and commissioning.
• Monitor commissioning progress and identify risks, delays, deficiencies, and outstanding prerequisites that may impact project milestones.
• Coordinate the resolution of commissioning deficiencies and confirm corrective actions are completed and properly documented.
• Support the preparation and tracking of inspection and test plans, test reports, commissioning records, certificates, and system acceptance documentation.
• Coordinate required shutdowns, permits, access, inspections, and testing activities within active rail or transit environments.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with approved procedures, project specifications, safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Assist with the collection, review, and organization of operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, asset information, as-built drawings, and closeout documentation.
• Support system turnover, substantial completion, final acceptance, and transition into operations and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of commissioning activities and provide regular progress updates to project leadership.

Education and Experience: 

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Building Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–7+ years of experience supporting testing, commissioning, construction coordination, systems integration, or project closeout activities.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, transportation, rail, transit, institutional, or complex building projects is preferred.
• Experience working on Metrolinx, transit authority, or active rail corridor projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes, including pre-functional inspections, start-up, functional testing, integrated testing, deficiency management, and system turnover.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, coordination, and follow-up abilities.
• Experience with commissioning, document-control, or construction-management platforms is considered an asset.

Salary Range: 
Between $75,000 - $100,000, depending on experience

Think you're the right fit?
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We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

The KMJV does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by us will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.