Job Description

Job category: Facilities and equipment services
Job posting ID: 5154

Employment status: Regular full-time

Classification: IUOE 772 - BRAM
Salary/Rate of pay: $24.72/hour

Application deadline: Until filled
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Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada's Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-time Building Systems Technician III - Brampton to join our dynamic Facilities Operations & Programs team in Brampton, Ontario.

The Facilities Operations & Programs team is responsible for managing and maintaining the physical infrastructure and facilities of Canadian Blood Services.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your experience, you will provide operation and maintenance of all systems and equipment associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and all water treatment systems.
• Harnessing your skills, you will perform inspections, testing, verification, and maintenance all life safety equipment operation.
• Capitalizing on your capabilities, you will perform generalized departmental support functions and maintenance of buildings and grounds as required.
• Utilizing your sense of urgency, you will carry out after hours emergency response on-call duties on a rotational basis or as required by schedules.
• Leveraging your leadership skills, you will act as contracting manager: supervise contractors and ensure contract specifications are being met according to Canadian Blood Services regulatory requirements.
• Applying your knowledge, you will complete all required documentation related to work accurately and in a timely manner.

Desired education and skills

• Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably in Heating & Cooling or Electrical systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Building Environmental Systems Operator Class I and Class II Certificate or Systems Maintenance Technician or comparable.
• Six months of experience operating and/or monitoring building automation systems and a well-rounded understanding of Emergency Power Systems (production and life safety diesel generators).
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Excellent MS Office skills and a good working knowledge of other computer applications and the ability to transfer technical knowledge to others.
• Knowledge and use of card access systems for security purposes.

What we offer you

• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Must be able to work on site at our Brampton location.
• Required to be on-call on a rotational basis.
• This role involves a physical aspect, requiring the capacity to lift weights of up to 50 lbs, as well as the ability to bend, reach high places, and perform lifting tasks.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada's population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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