Building Automation System Specialist

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Building Automation System Specialist for a permanent position. This role focuses on optimizing HVAC systems across health facilities, enhancing performance while ensuring energy conservation. Responsibilities include project management, site investigations, and collaboration with facility staff. Flexibility in work locations near Kelowna with an attractive salary range based on qualifications.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer-paid training and education opportunities

Employer-paid vacation and insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience optimizing HVAC and control systems.
• Proficient in energy conservation and GHG reduction practices.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage optimization projects from conception to completion.
• Provide expertise in implementing energy measures.
• Regularly travel to facilities for diagnostics and project delivery.

Skills

Optimization of HVAC systems

Project management

Energy conservation

Data analysis

Building automation systems

Education

Relevant degree in engineering or technology

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Building Automation System Specialist for a full-time, permanent position.

This role involves managing optimization projects from conception to completion across various facility and system types. The position offers flexible work locations near Kelowna, with regular in-office attendance and regional travel.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer-paid training and education opportunities
• Employer-paid vacation and insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

Salary Range

The salary ranges from $88,990 to $127,923, determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

About The Job

The Building Automation System Specialist (BASS) is responsible for optimizing HVAC and control systems across Interior Health sites, focusing on energy conservation and GHG reduction. Reporting to the Senior Energy Manager, the BASS collaborates with facility staff to enhance system performance, focusing on existing buildings, including retro-commissioned ones, and supporting new system commissioning.

Adherence to Occupational Health & Safety policies is required, with responsibilities to report hazards and unsafe conditions.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in investigating, designing, implementing, and maintaining low-cost BAS energy measures.
• Conduct site investigations to identify deficiencies and optimization opportunities.
• Implement measures in consultation with management to ensure energy savings and design intent are achieved.
• Gather operational data and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Estimate energy impacts using calculations or simulation models, providing necessary data for third-party analyses.
• Participate in quarterly meetings with BC Hydro regarding project progress.
• Maintain industry-leading knowledge of energy and carbon optimization practices.
• Manage projects up to $100,000, including budgeting, business cases, and interdisciplinary team leadership.
• Prepare procurement documents and manage vendor and contractor relationships.
• Travel regularly to facilities for system review, diagnostics, and project delivery.
• Support staff with training, system maintenance, and project support.
• Review and support capital projects related to building automation.
• Stay informed on best practices, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Develop relationships with internal staff and external partners.
• Secure incentives and rebates for energy projects.
• Perform additional duties as required.