Project Coordinator, Control/Building Automation Systems - Term Assignment (External Posting - [...]

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is seeking a Project Coordinator for Controls/Building Automation Systems to lead and supervise projects related to school building systems. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, troubleshooting, and assisting schools and administrative sites.

Under the Team Manager of Energy Management and Conservation Services, you will ensure energy conservation measures, operate the central EMCS, and provide support to facilities staff.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Energy Systems Technology.
• 3-4 years related experience including project management.
• Understanding of electrical and HVAC systems and BAS.
• OACETT certification is an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate building systems projects across schools.
• Monitor BAS performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Operate EMCS central systems and support site staff.
• Provide technical guidance to custodial and maintenance teams.

Skills

Project management

Building automation systems

Electrical HVAC systems

Interpersonal communication

Google Applications

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Energy Systems Technology

OACETT certification (asset)

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

EMCS software

Job description

External Posting - applications from approved casual and term ESP employees and external candidates. (Regular (permanent) ESP employees must apply to the Internal posting)

About the OCDSB:

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:

PROJECT COORDINATOR, CONTROL/BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

• Location: Facilities - Energy Management Dept; 1224 Stittsville Main Street
• Position Status: 1.0 Term Assignment to February 26, 2027
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: OSSTF District 25 - Educational Support Professionals (ESP)
• Salary range: ESP Level 8 - $64,280 to $ 80,877 per annum
• Effective: Immediately

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Team Manager of Energy Management and Conservation Services, the Project Coordinator for Controls/Building Automation Systems is responsible for initiating, supervising and coordinating projects related to building systems, including monitoring systems performance; and troubleshooting and providing technical support to schools and administrative sites.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Ensuring ongoing energy conservation measures are maintained and encouraging the energy conservation ethic in all Board staff;
• Monitoring and ensuring the operation of the Board’s building automation systems and auxiliary equipment located throughout the Board;
• Inspecting and troubleshooting the BAS computer systems installed by contractors; initiating corrective action to repair problems; traveling to various schools for troubleshooting and completion of repairs;
• Operating and maintaining the Central Energy Monitoring and Control Systems (EMCS) central computer system and servers;
• Provides technical support and assistance to various custodial and maintenance staff on the operation of electrical and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• A community college diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Energy Systems Technology or a related field of study; and 3-4 years directly related experience, including project management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Good understanding of Electrical and HVAC systems/controls, and functions of building automation systems;
• A professional certification from Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) is a definite asset.
• Knowledge of relevant Board policies and procedures, building codes/standards, Occupational Health and Safety Act, operating systems, procedures and techniques.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) for interacting with Board personnel and contractors; using tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, databases; Google Applications
• Analytical skills to analyze and interpret utility reports and data and recommend necessary action.
• Writing skills required correspondence and reports on energy conservation programs and developing operation control strategies.
• Organization and time management skills required for organizing workload and juggling multiple and concurrent projects and demands.
• Project Management skills to manage and supervise construction projects/sites, direct the work of contractors and ensure completion of projects.

Application Process

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account. Please ensure your resume is in the Board approved format before submitting your application.

If you are not a Board employee and do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at https://ocdsb.simplication.com . Choose Job Category 'ECE, EA and Support Staff'.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the ESP Collective Agreement, in the following order:

• Applications from Regular full-time and part-time employees within the ESP bargaining unit are given first consideration. (Internal Posting)
• Applications from term and casual employees within the ESP bargaining unit are given 2nd consideration. (External Posting)
• Applications from External candidates (including Board employees that do not belong to this bargaining unit) will be considered only if applications from 1 & 2 have been exhausted.

If you are a Regular part-time ESP member and also on the ESP Casual List, you will see both postings. However, you must apply to the "Internal" Job posting in order to be given 1st consideration.

In accordance with the collective agreement, a newly hired regular employee is not eligible to accept another position for a period of six (6) months.

OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to [e-mail] at any time.