Controls Technician (Building Automation Technician)

Express Employment Professionals - Ottawa East; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Profit-sharing incentives

Paid lunches Fridays

Snacks in the office

Team-building activities

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Free parking

Modern renovated office

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Ottawa East is seeking a Lighting Controls Technician to join our West End Ottawa client. This field-based role involves installing, troubleshooting, and commissioning lighting control systems on customer sites, with most time spent visiting locations rather than in an office.

Fluency in English and French is required, along with a diploma or degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Building Automation.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/French required.
• Diploma/degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Building Automation related field or Building Automation System Operations certification.
• Experience servicing electronic/mechanical systems preferred (HVAC/robotics/lighting).
• Strong computer skills including network fundamentals, software, and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission lighting control panels.
• Respond to service calls, diagnose systems, and troubleshoot issues.
• Review plans and specifications for lighting control systems.
• Develop and present lighting control system proposals to clients.
• Manage maintenance contracts and ensure timely delivery of services.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Computer skills

Independent/team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Electrical/ Electronics Engineering degree or Building Automation certification

Tools

Networking fundamentals

Software applications

Hardware components

Job description

Join one of the brightest teams in the industry! Our client, located in Ottawa's West End, is experiencing exciting growth and is looking for a skilled Lighting Controls Technician (Building Automation Technician) to join their expanding team. Whether you're a recent graduate or an aspiring electronics professional eager to launch your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow with an industry leader.

This is an exciting field-based role that involves working directly with clients on-site to install, troubleshoot, and commission lighting control systems and applications. The position is highly mobile, with the majority of your time spent visiting customer locations rather than working from an office.

Our client primarily works on projects throughout the Ottawa-Gatineau region, where team members are typically home every evening. Occasional travel to Northern Quebec may be required a few times per year for project assignments lasting up to one week.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Must be fluently bilingual (English / French)
• A diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Architectural Technician/Technologist or a related field or Building Automation System Operations certification
• Experience in servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems, preferably in the HVAC, robotics, or lighting industries is ideal but not required
• Strong computer skills, including: network fundamentals, software applications, hardware components
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team-based settings
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret level Security Clearance

Duties may include but are limited to:

• Programming and commissioning lighting control panels
• Responding to service calls, performing system diagnostics, and troubleshooting issues
• Reviewing and interpreting plans and specifications for lighting control systems
• Developing and presenting lighting control system proposals to clients
• Managing maintenance contracts and ensuring timely delivery of services
• Performing other tasks as assigned to support the team and business operations

Benefits and perks:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Monthly profit-sharing incentives
• Weekly perks: paid lunches every Friday and free snacks in the office
• Regular team-building activities to foster camaraderie
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement in a rapidly expanding organization
• Convenient free parking
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Contemporary and newly renovated office space

Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm (Fridays are 8:00am to 3:30pm)

Salary: $60,000 to $75,000 per year depending on experience

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from diverse candidates.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled tools for screening based on keywords and minimum qualifications. A human decides who moves forward.