Building Systems Technician III

Canadian Blood Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits in lieu

Performance award up to 5%

Wellness program

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Temporary full-time Building Systems Technician III to join the Enterprise Facilities team in Ottawa/Sudbury. You will oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC and water treatment systems, support life-safety equipment, and supervise contracted work to ensure compliance with CBS standards.

This role requires post-secondary education in Heating & Cooling or Electrical, BES Operator certificates, and at least six months in building automation and power

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Heating & Cooling or Electrical systems is required.
• BES Operator Class I/II or Systems Maintenance Technician certification preferred.
• Six months experience operating and monitoring building automation systems.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability to transfer technical knowledge.
• Knowledge and use of card access systems for security.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HVAC and water treatment systems.
• Perform inspections, testing and maintenance of life-safety equipment.
• Support building and grounds maintenance as required.
• Carry out after hours on-call duties on rotation.
• Act as contracting manager; supervise contractors and ensure specs compliance.
• Document work accurately and timely.

Skills

HVAC systems

Water treatment

MS Office

Card access systems

Building automation systems

Emergency power systems

Education

Post-secondary ed in Heating & Cooling or Electrical

BES Operator Class I/II or Systems Maintenance Tech

Tools

Building automation systems

Water treatment systems control

Job description

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Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date:2026-11-23
Position's anticipated end date: 2027-12-30

Salary/Rate of pay: $54,800 - $63,100

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.

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 Temporary 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.

• Leveragingyour 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.
• Harnessingyour skills, you will perform inspections, testing, verification, and maintenance all life safety equipment operation.
• Capitalizingon 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.
• Building Environmental Systems Operator Class I and Class II Certificate or Systems Maintenance Technician or comparable.
• Six months of experience operating and/or monitoringbuilding automation systems and a well-rounded understanding of Emergency Power Systems (production and life safety diesel generators).
• 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.
• Knowledge and use of card access systems for security purposes.

What we offer you

• Percent in lieu of benefits and vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 5%.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Must be able to work on site at our Ottawa and Sudbury locations.
• Required to be on-call on a rotational basis.
• 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.

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.

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