Energy & BAS Lead

Hamilton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$54–$63 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 15, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week

Job summary

The Energy/BAS Manager will perform energy assessments and implement efficiency initiatives while managing business cases for demand management. Additionally, they will serve as the authority for integrating and maintaining Building Automation Systems across hospital campuses.

Job details

Position Details Job Number: JR02205 Department: Plant Maintenance Combined Job Type: Regular, Full time Work Environment: In-Person Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of Positions: 1 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $54.1605 - $62.7862 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-06 Closing Date: 2026-10-13 Job Description Position Summary: The Energy/BAS Manager (EBM) will perform energy assessments for St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (Charlton Ave. King St. and W5th St.) premises and build business cases for energy efficiency demand management. This will include the identification reporting and implementation of energy saving opportunities for all three facilities. The EBM will work with larger commercial institutional and industrial electricity distribution consumers for the initiatives offered by the LDC (Local Distribution Company) and will ensure SJHH capitalizes on all available initiatives and rebates. THE EBM will also develop organizational energy management policies required to manage energy consumption efficiently. The EBM will also provide energy awareness training to SJHH staff. The EBM will also serve as SJHH’s authority and representative in coordinating projects related to integrating new BAS functionality and maintaining and improving existing functionality of existing BAS systems resident within SJHH. This includes integration of new BAS functionality updating and modernizing existing functionality to current BAS standards. This individual also serves as SJHH representative for Redevelopment projects where changes / additions are required. The EBM will review recommend and work with service providers to ensure and maintain SJHH BAS standards. This individual will also provide leadership and apply specialized knowledge of the BAS systems at both Charlton and King Street Campuses in maintaining existing functionality. This includes inspection and calibration of inputs and outputs of all primary equipment devices (boiler chillers air handling units hydronic systems compartment and roof top units) and their associated process control variables and process control loops which ensures the direct digital control system meets standards. The EBM will also provide education to SJHH Stationary Engineers regarding the operating context of the BAS Qualifications: - College Technologist Diploma in Electronics Process Control Robotics & Instrumentation or equivalent required - Degree in Mechanical Electrical or Building Engineering preferred - CHES (Canadian Helathcare Engineering Society) membership required -3 to 5 years experience plus 1 year on the job training Energy Manager: -Mandatory OPA training such as but not limited to; Detailed End-use Basic Energy Manager program Certified Energy Manager program. -Certified Energy Manager Accreditation or equivalent experience and/or education -Experience implementing or delivering OPA Province Wide CDM programs. -Familiarity with CDM measures for industrial commercial or institutional customers. -Knowledge of demand response program. BAS Manager: -Emphasis on PLC Programming HVAC Controls Installation Troubleshooting & Human Machine Interface (HMI) Development and Control Loop Tuning. -Detailed working knowledge of both Siemens and Johnson Control Building Automation Systems is required -Excellent mechanical electrical and HVAC troubleshooting skills. Demonstrated experience programming HMI and PLC. Demonstrated history of continuous learning. -Sound knowledge of ASHRAE Standards/Codes and recommendation practices -Thorough knowledge of building automation industry engineering fundamentals and business operations -Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously -Proficient computer skills including energy related software spreadsheets and databases -Self-motivated with excellent inter-personal skills. St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a College Technologist Diploma in Electronics, Process Control, Robotics, or Instrumentation, with a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred. The role requires 3 to 5 years of experience, CHES membership, and specialized knowledge in PLC programming and HVAC controls.