Building Automation Systems Specialist

Facility Services

PASS Grade 4 $71,985 to $81,020 About the Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.Staff Wellness

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employees well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.About the Role

Reporting to the Lead Supervisor, Energy and Safe Environment in the Facility Services Department, the Building Automation Systems Specialist provides comprehensive energy management and building automation system administration and service support in accordance with HWDSB policies & procedures, relevant regulations, codes and best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Administer building automation systems security and user access for all Board facilities.

Monitor and adjust building automation systems to optimize efficiencies.

Analyze and recommend system solutions for complex BAS/HVAC problems.

Co-ordinate building automation systems additions and modifications.

Liaise and co-ordinate with building automation systems suppliers, installers, users, and external contractors.

Provide building automation systems training and operational support to Board staff.

Diagnose network communication issues working closely with BAS vendors and IT department to manage servers.

QUALIFICATIONS : College diploma in a related field (i.e. engineering/building environmental sciences, energy systems, HVAC) and five years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proven experience in building operations and maintenance including troubleshooting, installing and programming of related equipment, e.g. building automation controls, air handling units, variable speed drives, boilers, pumps and motors, heat recovery equipment; unitary and terminal units, and chilled water systems.

Extensive knowledge of building systems and services, electric, pneumatic and electronic interface and control devices with the expertise to interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings.

Sound knowledge in the administration, operation, scheduling, commissioning and control strategies as they relate to building automation systems including Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Insight and Desiego, Honeywell & Schneider Electric.

Proven experience in developing and implementing energy saving measures.

Proven project management skills related to building automation and energy efficiency.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and programming skills related to building automation systems software.

Proven organizational leadership skills, exemplary written and oral communication skills and the ability to work successfully within structured timelines and budgets.

Access to reliable transportation.

Availability to work after hours when required and to respond to after-hour emergencies. Deadline for submission is 4:00pm on Monday, April 29, 2024 . Applicants who are short-listed for this position will be invited for an in-person interview at the HWDSB Education Centre (wheelchair accessible). If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs as HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds.Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSBs mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from: Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples).

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Persons who identify as women.

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).As part of HWDSBs commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSBs progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontarios Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select prefer not to answer. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact humanresources@hwdsb.on.ca.