Journeyperson Control Technician

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to maintain, install, troubleshoot and calibrate sensors, instruments and programmable controllers on environmental/control systems at the St. George Campus.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience with DDC/Building automation and related controls, with strong knowledge of Siemens Apogee, Honeywell ComfortPoint-EBI, and Johnson Controls Metasys. This is a replacement, full-time position based in downtown Toronto.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a recognized Ontario technical college in Instrumentation Technician or Building Environmental systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot and test control systems and life/safety monitoring.
• Repair, calibrate and install measuring and control instrumentation.
• Install and wire control panels from engineering drawings.
• Calibrate instruments and perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC control equipment.

Skills

HVAC control systems

DDC/Building automation

PLC programming

Networking of control systems

Education

Ontario technical college diploma in Instrumentation or Building Environmental Systems

Tools

Siemens Apogee

Honeywell ComfortPoint-EBI

Johnson Controls Metasys

Job description

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Date Posted: 09/01/2026
Req ID: 49225
Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services
Department: F.&S. Utilities -06
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

General Description of Class:

Under general supervision of the Working Supervisor, the incumbent maintains, installs, troubleshoots and calibrates all types of Sensors, instruments and programmable controllers on environmental/control systems in the University’s buildings at the St. George Campus.

Typical Duties:

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of responsibility involved in this job.They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated:

• Inspects, troubleshoots and tests the operation of control systems and life/safety monitoring systems to diagnose faults and resolves breakdowns;
• Repairs, maintains, calibrates, adjusts and installs measuring and control instrumentation;
• Using engineering drawings wires up control panels, setup pneumatic control logics;
• Installs new BAS instrumentation equipment on existing running systems;
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance work on control equipment including instrument replacement .
• Updating DDC/DCS programs from sequence narratives;
• Works with Working Supervisor, Building Operating Engineers, to establish new or better means of controlling temperatures and humidity in buildings and experimental labs as required;
• Maintains or revises maintenance procedures for newly installed equipment or instruments used for testing, measuring, monitoring and controlling flows, levels, pressures, temperatures and other variables.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Diploma from a recognized Ontario technical college as an Instrumentation Technician or Building Enviormental systems.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in the programming maintenance, installation, troubleshooting of DDC and Building automation control systems; as well as, pneumatic, electromechanical, electronic and programmable controllers related to building HVAC. Reading and interpreting circuit & control diagrams and schematics. Inspecting and testing the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults usingtesting Instruments. Refurbishing and serviceing final control elements. Completing maintenance reports, repairing and adjusting systemand replacing defective parts. Calibrating instruments, performing scheduled preventative maintenance work on control and measurement instruments for existing or new plantequipment, observing safety in accordance with government and company standards.

Skills

• Personal computer skills in Windows, Word, Excel, Email and programming knowledge in Siemens(Apogee), Honeywell (Comfort point-EBI) and Johnson Control (Metasys – CCT,SCT, GX9100, HVAC Pro).Programming and setting up network control systems with functional block diagram (FBD), Statement Logic (STL)and Ladder logic (LL) based application environments.Verify and calibrate various flow and BTU meters (used for billing).

Other

• Strong communication skills in English (written/oral), must be a team player and enjoy working in a structured team environment.

Please note: This is a replacement position.

Must be a member in good standing of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 353 or willing to join.

Closing Date:09/15/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Personnel Subarea:Elec F/T L353
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $54.55/hr
Job Category: Facilities/Ancillary Services

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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