Building Services Technician

A list of qualified candidates may be compiled and may be used for additional temporary or indeterminate positions. JOB OVERVIEW Reporting to the Supervisor, Building Technical Services, you will be responsible for the completion of assigned preventative and corrective maintenance duties and emergency repairs on various types of mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) or plumbing systems, and of any other tasks related to building maintenance. You will also be responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to building codes, environmental, health and safety, and fire protection regulations and legislation. You will liaise and coordinate with a range of internal and external parties, including property managers, project managers, National Capital Commission (NCC) staff, clients/occupants, senior officials, and service providers to identify, assess and define solutions to technical issues and to implement corrective actions to resolve them. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION Successful completion of a secondary school diploma or an employer approved alternative. EXPERIENCE Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the following areas: • Installation, operation, maintenance, servicing, and/or repair of building systems within residential, institutional, commercial and/or industrial portfolios. • Coordination with contractors and subcontractors. KNOWLEDGE • Of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems, including operation and maintenance schedules. • Of the practices, procedures and safety requirements for the operation of pumps, hot water boilers, incinerators, refrigeration compressors, absorption units, induction, convection and radiation units, steam pressure reduction stations, auxiliary distribution systems, autoclaves, piping, switches, panel boards, and wiring devices. • Of the Canadian Electrical Code, National Plumbing Codes, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Hydrants/Sprinklers Regulations. • Of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) legislation and health and safety regulations. ABILITIES • To analyze, assess, diagnose and perform quality hands-on work on various types building systems. • To provide sound advice to clients and service providers related to building systems. • To work in heritage buildings with high end specialized finishes. • To interpret mechanical, electrical and architectural information, data, manuals and drawings. COMPETENCIES • Demonstrating integrity and respect – Civility and well-being. • Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas. • Working effectively with others – Relationships and trust building. • Showing initiative and being action-oriented – Getting things done. ASSETS • Hold a Provincial Gas Fitter Licence, Provincial Plumbing Licence, or Pipefitter Trade Certification issued by the province of Ontario or provincial equivalent. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance. • Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB. • Position is in the National Capital Region. The person selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace at 1 Sussex Drive (Rideau Hall), Ottawa, Ontario. • The person selected for this position is expected to always work on site.

The technician is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance, as well as emergency repairs on various building mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. They will also coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with safety and building regulations.

Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and three to five years of experience in building systems maintenance. Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with knowledge of relevant safety codes and legislation, is required.

• TechnicalPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• analysisPreferred
• materialsPreferred
• staffPreferred
• HealthPreferred
• CompliancePreferred
• safetyPreferred
• ReportingPreferred
• Occupational safetyPreferred
• maintenancePreferred
• coordinationPreferred

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• Preventative maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Emergency repairs
• HVAC systems
• Plumbing systems
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical systems
• Building codes
• Health and safety regulations
• Contractor coordination
• Technical troubleshooting
• WHMIS
• Boiler operation
• Refrigeration systems
• Blueprint reading
• Plumbing Systems
• Refrigeration Compressors
• Maintenance Scheduling
• Fire Protection
• Action Oriented
• Mechanical Electrical And Plumbing (MEP) Systems
• Technical Issues
• Secret Clearance
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes
• Operation Maintenance
• Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• HVAC
• Multilingualism
• Boilers
• Building Codes
• Electrical Wiring
• Corrective Maintenance
• Electric Heating
• Electrical Codes
• Plumbing
• Project Management
• Plumbing Codes
• Proactivity
• Relationship Building
• Subcontracting
• Technical Services
• Ventilation
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Network Switches
• Environment Health And Safety
• Coordinating

• Trades
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Building Services Technician
• Plumber
• Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 28, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week