First seen by our source: 24 days ago
Project Designer - Audiovisual
@ Smith + Andersen
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Smith + Andersen is hiring a Project Designer II - Audiovisual in Toronto to lead audiovisual system design and integration within complex building projects. The role covers client requirements, coordination with architects and engineers, tender packages and site issues, with mentoring of junior staff. The posting states a salary of $85,000 to $125,000, flexible hours and half day Fridays.
Responsibilities:
- Diriger la conception des systèmes audiovisuels
- Coordonner avec architectes, propriétaires et consultants
- Préparer les lots d'appel d'offres AV
- Résoudre les problèmes de chantier avec intégrateurs et entrepreneurs
- Mentorat des membres juniors
Requirements summary:
- Cinq ans ou plus en audiovisuel ou électricité
- Connaissance des normes AVIXA
- P.Eng., CTS ou CTS-D un atout
- Maîtrise de Microsoft Office, CAD/Revit et MS Project
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
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- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CTS, CTS-D |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Transit support |
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Smith + Andersen
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What does it take to be one of Canada’s most respected integrated engineering firms? The vision to be the consulting engineering firm of choice, recognized and respected for our professional delivery of creative engineering designs. A supportive and collaborative atmosphere of trust, integrity, and honesty in each of our nine offices across Canada. A reliable, responsive, and proactive team of more than 600 people. The hard-earned confidence of private and public clients across the country. A clear command of each of our disciplines – mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, security, audiovisual, lighting, and building automation systems. A commitment to providing quality, innovative designs that work. Responsible, sustainable design solutions on every project. Employees who feel empowered to do great work. That’s what makes us different. That’s what makes us Smith + Andersen. Office Locations: Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax
- LinkedIn followers
- 41,187
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 645
- Reported office locations
- 1100 - 100 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6N5, CA
- 148 Fullarton Street, Suite 1400, London, Ontario N6A 5P3, CA
- 300 - 6400 Roberts Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5G 4C9, CA
- 1600 Carling Avenue, Suite 530, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 1A3, CA
- 10130 103 St NW, 1450, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N9, CA
- 2903 Pandosy Street, Suite 202, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 1W1, CA
- 1205, 330 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L4, CA
- 161 Portage Ave E, Unit 700, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0Y4, CA
- 1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1905, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3R7, CA
- 286 Sanford Ave N, Suite 312, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 6A1, CA
- Business categories
- Consulting
- Mechanical Design
- Security
- Telecommunications
- Other recorded names
- Smith + Andersen
- Specialties
- Mechanical and Electrical Building Service Design
- Lighting Design
- Electronic Safety and Security Design
- Audiovisual Design
- Communications Design and Project Management
- Building Automation System Design and Retrofit
- Sustainable Design/LEED®
- and Tenant Fit-Ups
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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What does it take to be one of Canada’s most respected integrated engineering firms? The vision to be the consulting engineering firm of choice, recognized and respected for our professional delivery of creative engineering designs. A supportive and collaborative atmosphere of trust, integrity, and honesty in each of our nine offices across Canada. A reliable, responsive, and proactive team of more than 600 people…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Design Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Specialties | Mechanical and Electrical Building Service DesignLighting DesignElectronic Safety and Security DesignAudiovisual DesignCommunications Design and Project ManagementBuilding Automation System Design and RetrofitSustainable Design/LEED®and Tenant Fit-Ups |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 44 |
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Role: Project Designer - Audiovisual
Location: Toronto, ON
Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000
Who We Are
Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide.
At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.
Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!
This Opportunity
The Toronto office of Smith + Andersen is seeking a Project Designer II - Audiovisual to lead the design and integration of AV systems within complex building projects. You bring a disciplined approach to managing the design process—working with clients, architects, and engineers to define requirements and deliver coordinated, buildable AV solutions aligned with project scope, budget, and schedule.
You are an effective communicator and natural leader who keeps teams aligned, drives decisions, and ensures no detail is missed. You thrive in a collaborative design environment and are motivated to deliver integrated building systems on some of the most significant and technically demanding projects in the country.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Why choose Smith + Andersen?
In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
- Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
- Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Purchase Time off Program
- Transit Subsidy Program
- Wide variety of community and social events
- Great Place to Work-Certified™
- Best Workplaces™ in Canada
- Best Workplaces for Inclusion™
- Best Workplaces for Professional Services ™
- Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness ™
What You'll Do
- Lead client and user engagement to define audiovisual functional requirements and align with building design, budget, and construction schedule to support project success.
- Project management of the audiovisual system design to develop, integrate, and deliver compliant, coordinated building designs from concept through construction documentation.
- Provide effective communication with architects, owners, and other consultants in support of the audiovisual system design.
- Prepare AV system tender packages. Ensure all drawings, details and specifications are fair, reasonable and constructible.
- Work with architects and interior designers to ensure all audiovisual equipment is properly coordinated from an installation and maintenance perspective
- Work with audiovisual integrators, general contractors and other trades to ensure that all site related issues are resolved in a timely manner. This may involve the issuance of site instruction, change notices and other related documentation.
- Build and grow relationships with all members of the audiovisual department ecosystem (teammates, S+A colleagues, architects, end-users, manufacturers, suppliers and integrators)
- Mentor junior members of the audiovisual department.
Who You Are
- Five or more years in the audiovisual or electrical field.
- P. Eng., CTS, CTS-D certifications are an asset.
- Knowledgeable about industry standard - AVIXA.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD/Revit, MS Project.
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
- Possess sound communication skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
- Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major project.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills.
About Smith + Andersen
Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.
For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.
Accommodation
Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Diversity
Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.
Recruitment Agencies
Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.
Artificial Intelligence
Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.
Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.
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