Building Systems Technician III

Canadian Blood Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks' paid vacation

Group health, dental and vision

Employee discounts, wellness program

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Regular full-time Building Systems Technician III to join our Enterprise Facilities team at our Edmonton site. You will manage HVAC and water treatment systems and lead on-site maintenance.

The role requires a Fourth Class Power Engineering certificate or equivalent, 4+ years of experience operating building systems, and the ability to supervise contractors and coordinate with teams.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Heating & Cooling or Electrical systems or equivalent is required.
• 4+ years of experience operating a computerized building system and related equipment.
• Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate, Systems Maintenance Technician or equivalent is required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability to transfer technical knowledge to others.
• Ability to work alone.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HVAC and water treatment systems.
• Inspect, test, verify and maintain life safety equipment.
• Provide general departmental support and facilities maintenance.
• Carry out after-hours on-call duties on a rotational basis.
• Supervise contractors and ensure contracts meet regulatory requirements.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

MS Office skills

Ability to transfer technical knowlege

Ability to work alone

Education

Post-secondary education in Heating & Cooling or Electrical systems

Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate or Systems Maintenance Technician

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date:2026-11-23

Salary/Rate of pay: $28.1026 - $32.3590

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Building Systems Technician III to join our dynamic Enterprise Facilities team.

TheEnterprise Facilities team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by managing and maintaining the physical infrastructure and facilities of Canadian Blood Services.

• Leveraging your experience, you will provide operation and maintenance of all systems and equipment associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and all water treatment systems.
• Harnessing your skills, you will perform inspections, testing, verification, and maintenance all life safety equipment operation.
• Capitalizing on your capabilities, you will perform generalized departmental support functions and maintenance of buildings and grounds as required.
• Utilizing your sense of urgency, you will carry out after hours emergency response on-call duties on a rotational basis or as required by schedules.
• Leveraging your leadership skills, you will act as contracting manager: supervise contractors and ensure contract specifications are being met according to Canadian Blood Services regulatory requirements.
• Applying your knowledge, you will complete all required documentation related to work accurately and in a timely manner.

Desired education and skills

• Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably in Heating & Cooling or Electrical systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 4 years or more of experience operating a computerized building system and related equipment.
• Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate, Systems Maintenance Technician or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Excellent MS Office skills and a good working knowledge of other computer applications and the ability to transfer technical knowledge to others.
• Ability to work alone.

What we offer you

• 3 weeks' paid vacation.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Must be able to work on site at our new site, 51 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta.
• Schedule/shifts: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day with on-call requirement.
• This role involves a physical aspect, requiring the capacity to lift weights of up to 50 lbs, as well as the ability to bend, reach high places, and perform lifting tasks.

This position must meet the Trustworthiness and Reliability Verification requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and is subject to criminal records and employment verification checks.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.