Technician, Building

Montréal, QC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The technician is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the proper operation of mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems at company facilities. They also oversee maintenance schedules, coordinate with contractors, and respond to emergency mechanical issues.

Job details

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Montreal, (Quebec, Canada), is seeking talent to fill the position of Technician, Building. This job is full-time permanent. Do you like keeping a building running smoothly and making sure people feel comfortable in it? At Domtar’s head office in downtown Montreal, you will be the go-to person for the maintenance of Maison Domtar, Jardin Domtar and CPE Origami. This is a permanent day position, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting with a training period alongside the current technician before his retirement. The Building Services group’s mission is to maintain the integrity of the building, facilities and mechanical systems at Maison Domtar, Jardin Domtar and CPE Origami, in order to provide employees with a functional and safe work environment. You will report to the Building Services Supervisor. You will be the only person in this role, but never on your own: you will be part of a team of five people who support each other every day. Your responsibilities * Doing rounds of the building systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, lighting, elevators) and identifying what needs to be corrected; * Adjusting temperature and comfort on each floor using the building management software; * Welcoming and supervising specialized contractors (plumbers, electricians, etc.) and following the preventive maintenance schedule; * Carrying out minor day-to-day repairs and responding to employee requests, including at CPE Origami; * Knowing the fire alarm panel and responding during emergencies; * Planning purchases and ordering lighting materials and sanitary supplies; * Keeping entrances and common areas safe on a daily basis, for example by clearing the main entrance between two visits from the snow removal contractor; * Remaining reachable outside working hours for major emergencies. These are rare, and call-ins are paid as overtime or taken as time off. What you need * A Diploma of Vocational Studies in General Building Maintenance or equivalent technical training; * At least three (3) years of experience in building maintenance or building mechanics; * A cool head and good reflexes when facing a breakdown or an emergency; * Initiative: you spot problems before they happen; * Thoroughness and good manual dexterity; * A taste for service and for working with employees; * Proficiency in spoken and written French. Assets * Training in building mechanics; * Experience with heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; * Knowledge of municipal and fire regulations in Quebec; * Functional English; * A forklift operator’s licence (training provided if needed). What we are offering * Competitive salary and annual bonus * At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience * Full range of group insurance from the first day of work * Telemedicine services * Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work * Employee and family assistance program * Education assistance program * Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work * Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity * Office accessible by public transit Does this role sound like you, even if you don’t tick every box? Apply, and we will read your application with care. Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills. To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site [https://www.domtar.com] and follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/domtar], Instagram [http://instagram.com/domtarlife] and Twitter [https://x.com/domtareveryday]. #LI-Hybrid 23383 [[titleNOC]] Administration

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies in General Building Maintenance or equivalent and have at least five years of experience in building mechanics. A forklift operator's license and proficiency in both French and English are also required.