Building Automation Systems Technician

Location: Toronto Ontario (with travel within the Greater Toronto Area)
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: $80000 $90000 CAD per year (commensurate with experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician to join our team responsible for the installation programming servicing and troubleshooting of building automation and control systems across commercial institutional and industrial facilities throughout the Greater Toronto Area. This role suits a hands-on technician with strong field experience who takes pride in keeping building systems running efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Install wire and configure DDC controllers sensors actuators and other BAS field devices
• Program and modify control logic and sequences of operation for HVAC and building systems
• Perform system startup testing calibration and commissioning of building automation equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot BAS hardware software and network issues on-site and remotely
• Respond to service calls and perform preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime
• Configure graphics alarms trends and schedules within BAS front-end software
• Read and interpret mechanical electrical and controls drawings and specifications
• Collaborate with engineers project managers contractors and building operators on installations and retrofits
• Provide on-site technical support troubleshooting and training to building operations staff and clients
• Maintain accurate service records as-built documentation and point-to-point checklists
• Travel to job sites across the GTA for installations service calls and client support
• Ensure work complies with applicable codes standards and safety regulations (ESA CSA etc.)
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and system optimization efforts

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience installing programming or servicing building automation systems
• College diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology Instrumentation HVAC Controls or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• Practical experience with one or more major BAS platforms (e.g. Niagara N4/Tridium Distech Controls Johnson Controls Metasys Siemens Desigo Honeywell Delta Controls Schneider Electric)
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems electrical/mechanical building systems and control fundamentals
• Working knowledge of BACnet Modbus LON or other building automation communication protocols
• Comfortable working with low-voltage wiring panel installation and field device troubleshooting
• Valid G drivers license and willingness to travel within the GTA as required
• Strong troubleshooting problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and control schematics
• Comfortable working at heights in mechanical rooms and on ladders/lifts as needed

Preferred / Assets:

• Niagara N4 Certification or equivalent platform certification
• Electrical license (309A or equivalent) an asset
• Experience with energy management systems or fault detection & diagnostics (FDD)
• Familiarity with basic IT networking as it relates to BAS (IP addressing VLANs)
• Experience working on retrofit or new construction projects