About Pathway Communications:
Pathway Communications is a Canadian IT and Managed Services provider, serving a diverse clientele across data centers, contact centers, enterprise IT, and cloud infrastructure. As we continue expanding and optimizing our infrastructure footprint, we are seeking an experienced HVAC Systems Advisor to provide technical and strategic oversight for the design, upgrade, and maintenance of large-scale HVAC systems in our facility.Role Summary:
The Senior HVAC Systems Advisor will provide expert guidance on the planning, optimization, compliance, and performance evaluation of large-scale HVAC systems across Pathway's data centers, technical contact centers, and corporate infrastructure. This individual will act as a subject matter expert (SME) to internal stakeholders and vendors, ensuring HVAC systems meet business-critical requirements including uptime, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance.Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on system selection, upgrades, and optimization for capacity, energy efficiency, and resilience.
• Review HVAC design documents, maintenance records, and performance reports.
• Provide guidance on best practices in large-scale system design (e.g., chilled water systems, RTUs, VRF systems).
• Recommend improvements aligned with ASHRAE, LEED, and industry best practices.
• Support the planning of HVAC projects including budgeting, vendor assessment, and ROI analysis.
• Ensure HVAC systems are aligned with data center cooling requirements (N+1 redundancy, temperature/humidity standards).
• Assist in the development of long-term asset lifecycle management plans for HVAC infrastructure.
• Advise on compliance with Canadian building codes, environmental regulations, and industry certifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; P.Eng. designation preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in HVAC design, maintenance, and consulting.
• Extensive knowledge of large-scale HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, VRF systems, and air handling units.
• Experience with critical infrastructure such as data centers, telecom facilities, or large commercial buildings.
• Strong understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS) and energy optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, CSA standards, and Canadian environmental/building codes.
• Proven ability to act in an advisory or consulting capacity with executive leadership and technical teams.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• ASHRAE Membership or Certification
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

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