BAS Software Specialist Lead
Job Summary
The Senior Software Specialist role supports the delivery of building controls system solutions across large complex construction and retrofit projects. This role is responsible for the design configuration integration and support of control software used in building automation analytics and system interoperability.
Working closely with project managers controls engineers field teams and clients this position plays a key role in ensuring systems are delivered reliably tested thoroughly and transitioned successfully into operation.
Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
Controls software team members are a critical part of Modern Niagaras Integrated Building Technology solutions team. The Senior Software Specialist helps ensure systems are stable scalable and aligned with project requirements. This role directly impacts commissioning success operational reliability client satisfaction and the longâterm performance of building systems.
Key Impact / Purpose
- Support project delivery by providing reliable wellâintegrated control system software solutions
- Improve system performance and stability through strong design and troubleshooting practices
- Enable effective collaboration between software controls customer IT and field teams
- Contribute to consistent standards and best practices across IBT projects
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop configure and support software used in building automation systems
- Support system architecture design reviews and implementation planning
- Integrate software with building automation systems networks and thirdâparty platforms
- Troubleshoot software system and network issues during commissioning and postâhandover
- Support testing verification and validation of software and system functionality
- Participate in site activities as required to support system startup and issue resolution
- Prepare and review technical documentation including configurations and asâbuilt information
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers and project teams to meet delivery schedules
- Contribute to internal tools documentation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members as appropriate
Must-Haves
- Postâsecondary diploma or degree in Software Computer Automation or a related technical discipline
- 5 years of experience in a software systems integration or technical support role
- Strong problemâsolving and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working in a projectâbased or constructionârelated environment
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadlineâdriven environment
- Familiar with heating ventilating and air-conditioning equipment such as air handling units boilers chillers heat exchangers heat pumps variable air volume boxes etc.
- Experience working with the Tridium Niagara Framework for building automation systems.
- Experience with building automation or controls systems
Nice-to-Haves
- Knowledge of OT/IT networking concepts (IP addressing switches VLANs)
- Scripting or programming experience (Python JavaScript C# or similar)
- Experience supporting commissioning and live operational systems
- Familiarity with healthcare commercial or institutional projects
This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $90000 - $110000
Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:â
- Performance based bonus opportunities
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contributionâ
- Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your familyâ
- An annual health spending account to support your overall wellnessâ
- 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional servicesâ
- A competitive vacation package withâadditionalâvacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.â
- Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Upâ
- Annual Community Daydedicatedto volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and workâ
- Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness mobile phones travel home and auto insurance and many othersâ
Here at Modern Niagara because we know our people are the best in the industry we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.ââ
About Modern Niagara
Who We Are
Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanicalandelectrical needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal. We build for life.
Our Culture & Values
We value passion initiative determination professionalism and and safety are embedded in everything we do and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara
We are committed to building a diverseequitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people people with disabilities and newcomers to Canada) in the construction encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us atso we can makeappropriate arrangements.
We appreciate every applicants interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Modern Niagara offers mechanical contracting, electrical contracting, HVAC service, commercial plumbing, sheet metal fabrication and more across Canada.