Validation Engineer HVAC & Equipment

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Expected compensation: CAD 65,000–90,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions across engineering, life sciences, information systems, and telecommunications.

What you will do

• Support qualification and validation of HVAC systems, including AHUs, ductwork, filtration systems, pressure cascades, and environmental monitoring.
• Prepare, execute, and close equipment and HVAC qualification protocols, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Prepare and review qualification protocols, test records, technical reports, and final summary reports in compliance with GMP/cGMP.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, equipment documentation, and vendor deliverables against project and quality requirements.
• Maintain complete, accurate, traceable, and audit-ready records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Support Continuous Validation Plans, deviation and non-conformance follow-up, change controls, HVAC software records, and cross-functional delivery with engineering, quality assurance, facilities, and project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–5 years of experience in qualification, validation, commissioning, or engineering projects within pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, including AHUs, ductwork, filtration systems, pressure cascades, and environmental monitoring.
• Experience supporting equipment qualification activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Knowledge of GMP/cGMP and pharmaceutical quality requirements.
• Familiarity with Continuous Validation Plans and qualification and validation documentation.
• Ability to review technical drawings, equipment specifications, vendor documentation, and test records.
• Understanding of deviation management, change control processes, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation.
• Self-motivated, quick to learn, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with HVAC-related software or tools used in engineering, qualification, or validation activities.
• No Canadian work experience is required.

Culture & Benefits

• International community representing more than 110 nationalities, with teams across more than 60 countries.
• Trust-focused environment with 70% of leaders having started at entry level.
• Internal Academy with more than 250 training modules.
• Dynamic environment with internal events such as afterworks and team buildings.
• Equal-opportunity and inclusive workplace.

Hiring process

• Brief virtual or phone call.
• Approximately three interviews, varying by seniority.
• Potential case study, technical assessment, role play, or problem-solving exercise.
• Application feedback provided within a maximum of 45 days from application or the latest interview stage.