Controls Technician (*6 Month Contract*)

CAPREIT Apartments; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Job summary

CAPREIT Apartments is seeking a specialist to optimize the national HVAC plant operation, remotely adjusting the heating curve to deliver customer comfort within a cost-efficient framework. The role includes implementing studies to lower gas consumption across the portfolio.

The incumbent will monitor BAS, diagnose and report mechanical or control issues, calibrate devices, and manage energy performance tracking and forecasting with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Understanding of building HVAC systems operation and control.
• Knowledge and experience in BAS monitoring, programming, and/or installation preferred.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control BAS in HVAC to provide comfort within cost-effective adjustments.
• Routinely monitor BAS alarms; diagnose and report issues promptly.
• Repair/replace/calibrate control devices for proper operation.
• Identify building mechanical issues affecting energy consumption and optimize conditions.
• Coordinate with supervisor and project manager on schedules and status.

Skills

HVAC ops

BAS monitoring

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

Communication

Programming

Job description

Who are we?

We are a growth-oriented company that own and operate the highest quality rental communities across Canada. We offer our residents attractive, comfortable and secure homes and are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team. Our employees are essential to the success of our communities and we consider them our most valuable assets. We proudly invest in our employees’ learning and growth through our Mentorship Program and our Leadership Development Program, offered in partnership with Concordia University. As a recognized 2025 Mercer Best Employer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. This is reflected in the incredible progress we've made in raising our Engagement Score above the Canadian Top Quartile. It's a testament to the dedication of our people across the country. Together, we will continue to raise our levels of employee engagement.

Position Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible for optimizing the national HVAC plant operation. The incumbent will remotely control the heating curve to provide customers with appropriate comfort levels, within a cost efficient framework. The incumbent will implement a study to lower gas consumption and cost throughout the portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control Building Automation Systems (BAS) in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to provide customers with appropriate comfort within a cost-effective adjustment.
• Routinely monitor BAS alarms; diagnose, identify and report relevant mechanical or control issues in a timely manner.
• Repair/replace/calibrate control devices with regard to control system operation and monitoring.
• Identify of building mechanical issues impacting energy consumption; analysis of heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting systems to determine optimum operating conditions.
• Work within project schedule and work package received from supervisor and/or project manager and maintain regular communication on the status and execution of the projects assigned.
• Guide and liaise with electrical, other contractors/sub-contractors at job site (where necessary) to ensure site operations are fully coordinated.
• Develop and manage system for tracking energy performance measures to support continuous improvement in energy management and conservation; Prepare energy forecasts and report on budgets, energy consumption and conservation.
• Strategic planning in conjunction with development, implementation and leadership of Energy Needs Assessment and Energy Management Plans; Seeking out and management of alternative funding sources for energy conservation.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications:

• Understanding of building HVAC systems operation and control
• Knowledge and experience in BAS monitoring, programming, and/or installation preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong understanding of the processes and procedures of building mechanic systems, and of relevant standards and building codes pertaining to automation
• Proven diagnostic skills, ability to identify and resolve technical problems
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Programming experience; knowledge of network applications
• Valid G driver's licence and reliable vehicle required

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Base Salary between $75,000-$85,000
• Hybrid Work Model