Overview
Associate – Mechanical; Buildings Jobs in Toronto, Canada at SearchLabs
Position: Associate – Mechanical (Buildings)
- Category Design Construction and Development
- City Toronto
- Country Canada
Job Description Associate – Mechanical (Building Engineering)
Search Labs has been exclusively retained to Partner withrybka Group Inc. on a multitude of different roles and opportunities across the Country. rybka Group Inc. is a leading Canadian consulting engineering firmthat specializes in mechanical, electrical, and commissioning engineering services for the built environment. Headquartered in North York, Ontario, thefirm was formed in 2025 through the strategic merger of two legacy engineering firms: rybka Group Inc.,
established in 1913, and Ellard-Willson Engineering Limited, founded in 1954. This merger unites over a century of combined expertise, a shared commitment to human-centric design, and a passion for sustainable, innovative engineering solutions.
Who is rybka Group Inc.
rybka Group Inc. stands at the forefront of building services engineering, offering comprehensive solutions across a broad spectrum of sectors, including:
- Commercial and residential developments
- Healthcare and long-term care facilities
- Educational and institutional buildings
- Hospitality and cultural venues
- Retail and Food Services
- Critical Systems
rybka Group Inc. believes in the power of Perpetual Building Engineering, an approach that integrates sustainable thinking at every stage of a building’s lifecycle. By blending engineering precision with architectural vision and environmental stewardship, their work contributes to healthier, more resilient communities. A family 1st ethos, rybka Group is not only looking tobe the firm of choice across all building sectors across all disciplines(Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, and Commissioning), but is looking tobuild the most positive/productive work environment second to none.
Heritage
and Innovation
rybka Group brought to the merger a distinguished history of pioneering projects in Toronto, including Maple Leaf Gardens and the Toronto Stock Exchange .Ellard-Willson Engineering contributed a strong track recordin institutional and public infrastructure, with work reaching as far back asthe original CN Tower.
This deep-rooted legacy informs their forward-thinking practice, ensuring clients benefit from both proven experience and progressive design.
The Role
The Associate – Mechanical is a senior leadership role responsible for technical excellence, client relationship management, and the strategic growth of mechanical engineering services within a building-focused consulting engineering practice. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership, mentorship, and business development responsibilities.
The Associate – Mechanical plays a key role in shaping project strategy, supporting key client accounts, and contributing to thelong-term direction of the mechanical discipline and the firm overall.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior technical leadership for mechanical building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and energy systems
- Act as Mechanical Engineer of Record on complex orhigh-profile projects as required
- Lead or support major client relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads toshape project strategy and delivery
- Support business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and pursuit strategies
- Contribute to staffing, resourcing, and mentoring within the mechanical engineering team
- Support recruitment, performance development, and succession planning
- Ensure high standards of technical quality, consistency, andrisk management
- Provide oversight on complex design challenges and system selection
- Support sustainable design, energy efficiency, anddecarbonization initiatives
- Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, standards development,and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation
- Typically 12+ years of experience in building services or consulting engineering
- Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design for complex commercial or institutional projects
- Proven experience…
Title: Associate – Mechanical; Buildings
Company: SearchLabs
Location: Toronto, Canada
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