Director, Commissioning

BCE Inc.$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in commissioning leadership for large-scale data centers (100MW+).
  • Expertise in developing commissioning standards and governance at a portfolio level.
  • Deep knowledge of commissioning processes: FAT, SAT, IST, and operational turnover.
  • Strong technical background in data center M&E systems including power and cooling.
  • Experience in managing commissioning agents and vendor strategies on a fleet-level.
  • Proficiency in program-level scheduling tools like Primavera P6.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills and executive presence.

Responsibilities

  • Own the commissioning program strategy for the national data center portfolio.
  • Define and establish fleet-wide commissioning frameworks for consistent outcomes.
  • Provide oversight and governance for site-level commissioning teams.
  • Manage commissioning agent vendor strategies at the portfolio level.
  • Oversee program-level scheduling, resourcing, and reporting across sites.
  • Define quality assurance standards for power and cooling systems.
  • Drive risk management and change governance across commissioning sites.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits.
  • 35% discount on services and exclusive partner offers.
  • Flexibility in work hours to support work-life balance.
  • Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days in-office per week.
Full Job Description
Req Id: 431515

Summary

Bell's AI Fabric initiative is pioneering a secure, sovereign AI compute network across Canada. This ambitious portfolio features seven large-scale, high-density data centers, anchored by a 500 MW British Columbia supercluster and a 300 MW flagship site in Regina, Saskatchewan.

As Cx Commissioning Director, you will own the commissioning program at the portfolio level-defining the Cx methodology, standards, and governance that every site executes against to ensure each facility is validated, resilient, and operational-ready. Rather than commissioning a single building, you'll establish the repeatable, fleet-wide framework (FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, Levels 1-5) that guarantees consistent, mission-critical quality across all builds as the program scales.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the enterprise commissioning (Cx) program strategy across the national data centre portfolio, establishing standardized methodology, standards, and playbooks.
  • Define fleet-wide commissioning frameworks-FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing (IST), and Levels 1-5-to ensure consistent, repeatable, handover-ready outcomes.
  • Provide program-level oversight and technical governance to site-level MEP/Cx leaders and commissioning agents, ensuring alignment to standards and lessons learned.
  • Establish and manage the commissioning agent (CxA) vendor strategy at the portfolio level, standardizing scopes, quality expectations, and master agreements.
  • Own Cx program-level scheduling, resourcing, and reporting, providing roll-up visibility across concurrent site commissioning efforts to Capital Programs leadership.
  • Define quality assurance and validation standards for power, cooling, and resiliency/redundancy systems to mission-critical performance thresholds.
  • Drive program-level Cx risk management, change governance, and interdependency management across sites, escalating systemic issues proactively.
  • Establish operational readiness and turnover standards, ensuring seamless, consistent handover from construction to operations across the fleet.
  • Partner cross-functionally with engineering, site construction, program controls, and operations to integrate commissioning into the broader program lifecycle.
  • Build, mentor, and scale the commissioning program function as the national program grows


Critical Qualifications

  • 15+ years of commissioning leadership on large-scale capital programs, with direct experience across multiple hyperscale or mission-critical data centres (100MW+ / multi-site portfolios preferred).
  • Proven track record establishing commissioning standards, methodologies, and governance at a program or portfolio level-not just single-site execution.
  • Deep expertise across the full commissioning lifecycle (FAT, SAT, IST, Levels 1-5) and operational readiness/turnover.
  • Strong technical understanding of data centre M&E systems-power, cooling (including high-density/liquid cooling), redundancy, and resiliency.
  • Experience defining and managing commissioning agent (CxA) vendor strategies and standardized scopes across a fleet.
  • Strong command of program-level scheduling, resourcing, and reporting (e.g., Primavera P6) across concurrent efforts.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and mature a commissioning program function from a formative stage.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and executive presence, able to influence and challenge senior engineering, construction, and executive leaders.
  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline; P.Eng., PMP/PgMP, and commissioning certification (e.g., ACG/CxA, BCxP) strongly preferred.
  • Willingness to travel nationally between build locations and fabrication facilities as the portfolio scales.


Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Alberta : Calgary
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 07/28/2026

For work arrangements that are 'Hybrid', successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.

Created: Canada, AB, Calgary

About BCE Inc.

BCE Inc., a telecommunications and media company, provides wireless, wireline, Internet, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. It operates in three segments: Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media. The Bell Wireless segment offers wireless voice and data communications products and services, including 40 live and on-demand channels on smartphones and tablets; roaming services; push-to-talk, field service management, worker safety, and mobility management tools and services; and asset management, smart buildings, smart cities, fleet management, and other Internet of Things services. The Bell Wireline segment provides data, including Internet access and Internet protocol television; and local telephone, long distance, and other communications services and products, as well as satellite TV and connectivity services. This segment also offers security and automation services for homes and businesses through its Bell Smart Home security and automation offering. The Bell Media segment provides conventional TV, specialty TV, pay TV, and streaming services; and digital media, radio broadcasting, out-of-home advertising, and sports and entertainment production services. BCE Inc. was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Verdun, Canada.
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