Controls Technician

Halifax Regional Centre for Education; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and vacation

Comprehensive health and dental with H

Defined benefit pension plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Halifax Regional Centre for Education is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain and enhance energy management systems across HRCE facilities. The role involves installing, repairing and upgrading EMS components, and supporting HVAC operational reliability.

You will troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic controls, monitor EMS alarms, and work with on-duty supervision to ensure high-quality building operations. Strong mechanical aptitude and a valid NS driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent as required.
• Diploma or certification in a building controls trade.
• Experience with building automation systems and HVAC.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and upgrade EMS and HVAC components.
• Monitor EMS alarms and troubleshoot electrical/electronic controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance and upgrades; follow safety standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance supervisors and regional managers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Building controls trade certification

Inter-provincial red seal (asset)

Tools

BACNet

Job description

Classification: Trades 2 – NSUPE

Controls Technicians are members of the Nova Scotia Union of Public & Private Employees, Local 2. The NSUPE Collective Agreement can be accessed HERE.

The Controls Technician contributes to the effective operation of the Physical Plants within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education and implements the principles of good energy management stewardship. The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, preventive maintenance and upgrade of energy management systems (EMS) and components including all HVAC components and equipment for buildings owned and operated by the HRCE. The Controls Technician regularly works with and troubleshoots electrical/electronic, pneumatic controls and instrumentation. This position is responsible for monitoring and responding to EMS system alarms and requires mechanical aptitude, physical capability and tradesperson competence. The position reports to the Regional Managers and takes direction from on duty maintenance supervisors.

Qualifications:

(a)Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent such as a Graduated Equivalent Diploma;

(b) Diploma or certification of qualification in a building controls trade such as building systems technician, electronics technician, construction electrician, instrument and controls technician or equivalent;

(c ) Relevant technical experience in building maintenance, building automation systems (preferably BACNet) and building automation systems graphics design, pneumatic control, computer programming, communications cabling, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) would be an asset;

(d) Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and satisfactory driving record;

(e) Physical and mechanical aptitude to perform a full range of maintenance and manual tasks; (f) Inter-provincial red seal in a related field an asset.

HRCE offers:

• Competitive salary and vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits including a health spending account
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development

Detailed Job Description is available here.

Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Applicants invited to participate in the hiring process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their request for accommodation when invited to the assessment process.

Applicants invited to participate in the hiring process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their request for accommodation when invited to the assessment process.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.