About this role
Date Posted: 01/21/2026
Req ID:46691
Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services
Department: F.&S. Utilities -05
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Building Automation & Operations, the incumbent is responsible for developing BAS surveillance schedules and objectives, tracking & reporting on BAS surveillance performance, working with the Senior Manager and the Building Operations teams to develop an alarm management strategy and reporting, direct the BAS Analysts in the review and interpretation of BAS data and trends related to HVAC control issues. Provide subject matter technical expertise on BAS controls, devices and control sequences when working with Building Operations teams and control technicians in troubleshooting, identifying and making recommendations to the Senior Manager and when directed implement control revisions required to resolve system deficiencies. Primarily responsible and accountable for Building Automation Systems (BAS) Control Room operations and the BAS setup qualifications.
Ensures automated equipment safety management, and automated occupancy safety systems are monitored, and notifications and alerts are properly dispatched following Standard Operating Procedures.
Actively participates in the University's campus-wide sustainability efforts, initiates and supports opportunities in collaboration with the University's Sustainability Office.
Provides input and assists in technical consultation, building operations management direction, building automation site standards, including design, installation and commissioning.
Interacts with the first level operations staff, and as needed to support customers & other departmental senior management, service providers.
The incumbent will also participate in or perform reviews of building automation and control system design, documents, construction and participate in commissioning functions on new or renovation construction projects managed by other University of Toronto departments. In accordance to Professional Engineering of Ontario rules and regulations as well as the Utilities and Operations general policy for department involvement in the review of construction projects.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Degree in Electronical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or another related technical field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates must have their Ontario P.Eng. license and be in good standing.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum an overall 5-year related experience in building operations, maintenance and building automation within a utility’s environment. Experience with industrial and/or commercial HVAC instrumentation is preferred.
- Minimum of 5-years of experience in the HVAC industry designing, installing, operation and maintenance of building automation systems and components within a utilities environment.
- Control Room experience working or leading in a control room setting is highly desirable with an understanding of operations, and extensive knowledge of control systems.
- Experience managing a team, making critical decisions under pressure, and ensuring smooth operations. Must have experience managing staff in a unionized environment.
SKILLS:
- Interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others to gain consensus. Ability to lead and motivate a team, especially during critical situations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills.
- Ensuring all systems are running smoothly without overlooking small details and ability to interpret data and use it for system diagnosis and decision-making.
- Proficiency in standard office software applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Skills in handling emergencies and unexpected situations efficiently, effective problem solving.
- Proficiency with DDC (Direct Digital Controllers) preferably with Johnsons Metasys, Siemens Desigo Honeywell, Comfort Point is required, Other BAS systems like Schneider Electric and Automated Logic will also be considered.
- Familiar with the use of computerized maintenance management systems and/or computerized work order systems, experience with SAP Asset Manager would be considered an asset.
While a P.Eng. designation is required, candidates who are in the final stages of obtaining their P.Eng. may be considered.
Please note: This is a new position.
Closing Date: 02/05/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $106,705 - $124,491 -- Broadband Salary Range: $106,705 - $177,843
Job Category: Engineering / Technical
Other facts
About University of Toronto
The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a dynamic and inclusive learning community comprised of scholars focused on educational leadership and administration, policy and change, social justice, and community engagement.
Our department considers education broadly, as it occurs inside and outside of formal educational settings. Our courses and programs consider relations between different social settings, such as families, workplaces, local communities, and national and international contexts.
Themes running through our research and teaching include equity and social justice, professional education, policy studies, educational leadership and organizations and adult learning within institutions and settings.
What you'll do
- The Building Automation Systems Engineer is responsible for developing BAS surveillance schedules, tracking performance, and managing alarm strategies. They also provide technical expertise and oversee BAS Control Room operations.
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