Job Description

Building Automation and Energy Technician

Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the City of Coquitlam is located on the shared, traditional and ancestral lands of the k\xca\xb7ik\xca\xb7\xc9\x99\xc6\x9b\xcc\x93 \xc9\x99m, sq\xcc\x93 \xc9\x99c\xcc\x93 iy\xcc\x93 a\xc9\x81\xc9\xac t\xc9\x99m\xc9\x99x\xca\xb7, and other Coast Salish Peoples.

One of BC\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

Our Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities Department is looking for our first Building Automation and Energy Technician on a temporary full time basis! This is a technical, inspectional and administrative role involved in coordinating asset planning for building and plant equipment to align with the City\xe2\x80\x99s energy reduction mandate. Our next Building Automation and Energy Technician will develop and update energy asset inventory models to ensure best practices; assist with the implementation of energy related projects for various City facilities; and provide specifications, quotes and cost estimates. The work involves analyzing data from Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, and planning DDC system programing and scheduling for energy efficiency and conservation. The successful candidate will monitor and evaluate energy management program effectiveness and document performance trends over time. They will also research new technology and products related to the HVAC and energy markets for efficiency and cost effectiveness. The successful candidate will identify issues, gaps, and opportunities through technical analysis, and provide advice and recommendations in order to improve programs and initiatives. The next Building Automation and Energy Technician will direct, coordinate and supervise the daily work of contractors and consultants, and assist in scheduling technical staff. If you have the technical skills, and the ability and desire to supervise, we encourage you to apply!

The ideal candidate will have a diploma in building technology or related discipline or a technical certificate in DCC or HVAC systems, plus considerable related experience in asset management and renewal projects. A candidate with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants under consideration may be required to provide a driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract for the Province of BC (with satisfactory driving record).

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The City offers a CUPE wage of $38.68 - $45.68 per hour, plus 6% in lieu of benefits. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, remote work options available. The City has a vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police security clearance evaluation (with no adverse reports).

Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on January 20, 2023.

The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : Experience an asset