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BAS Technician

@ Ainsworth

Ottawa, Ontario

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, is hiring a senior BAS technician for its Ottawa BAS team, reporting to the BAS Project Manager. The work covers commissioning, point-to-point verification, troubleshooting and startup of BAS, HVAC and lighting control systems on construction and operation projects. The posting requires 5+ years in a BAS technician role, a valid driver's licence, and a post-secondary technical or engineering graduate.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with BAS solution delivery and site commissioning
  • Perform point-to-point verifications and troubleshooting
  • Support project and service documentation
  • Learn Schneider Electric and BACnet product portfolios
  • Follow Ainsworth safety and H&S policies

Requirements summary:

  • 5+ years as a BAS technician
  • Post-secondary technical or engineering graduate
  • Fluent in English, written and oral; French an asset
  • Ability to read construction plans and specs
  • Valid driver's licence and insurability
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Visio

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Employer posting date
2024-02-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-11

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Plant or factory, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish, French
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyTechnical, Engineering
Security clearanceReliability status

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Ainsworth

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Full company description

Our customers depend on their buildings, industrial assets, processes, and energy management, to help them meet competitive challenges. For over 75 years, customers across Canada and the United States have relied on Ainsworth as their single source partner for installing and keeping their assets safe, effective, and energy efficient. ERCA/EAS #7001379

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  • 131 Bermondsey Road, Toronto, Ontario M4A1X4, CA
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Business categories
  • Service Industry
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Commercial
Other recorded names
  • Ainsworth Inc
Specialties
  • Technical trade services
  • Energy Conservation & Demand Management
  • IT infrastructure solutions
  • Emergency Technical Service
  • HVAC Sales and Service and more
  • Services techniques spécialisés
  • Économies d'énergie et gestion de la demande
  • Service technique d'urgence
  • Vente et service de CVCA
  • and Solutions d'infrastructure informatique
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Our customers depend on their buildings, industrial assets, processes, and energy management, to help them meet competitive challenges. For over 75 years, customers across Canada and the United States have relied on Ainsworth as their single source partner for installing and keeping their assets safe, effective, and energy efficient. ERCA/EAS #7001379

FieldValue
IndustryFacilities Services
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesTechnical trade servicesEnergy Conservation & Demand ManagementIT infrastructure solutionsEmergency Technical ServiceHVAC Sales and Service and moreServices techniques spécialisésÉconomies d'énergie et gestion de la demandeService technique d'urgenceVente et service de CVCAand Solutions d'infrastructure informatique
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Job description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, team today!

Position Summary:

We are currently looking for Senior BAS technicians to join our growing Ottawa BAS team. The individual would be working with our project team and would report directly to the BAS Project Manager


Responsibilities:

  • Assist in delivering BAS solutions to our customer base within the Construction/Operation Department.
  • Assist with site commissioning, point to point verifications, troubleshooting and startups of BAS, HVAC Equipment and Lighting controls systems and their peripheral devices under the supervision of highly experienced BAS team.
  • Assist with project and service group documentation.
  • Learn and demonstrate a thorough understanding of Ainsworth Safe Work and H&S Policies.
  • Show initiative in learning HVAC and DDC fundamentals, as well as Schneider Electric BAS product portfolio.
  • Show an understanding of HVAC and DDC fundamentals, as well as Schneider Electric, (Trane, Siemens, Automated Logic or other BACnet) BAS product portfolio and end devices.
  • Complete Schneider Electric product-specific training prior to factory training.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of BAS Networking and System Integration.


Qualifications:

  • 5 years + experience in BAS technician role
  • Valid Driver’s license and the ability to be insured by Ainsworth
  • Pass security screening as required by Ainsworth's Government clients and/or must be bondable. Reliability clearance an asset
  • Fluent in English – both written and oral. Fluent in French is a definite asset. The ability to read and understand construction plans and specs and product documentation. Graduate of Post-Secondary technical or engineering program.
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office, including Visio or Scripted programming language.
  • Medium physical duties, the ability to stand for long periods of time in a construction environment, the ability to climb ladders and work from heights (with fall arrest protection provided).
  • Some travel may be requested from time to time. Ainsworth will reimburse travel expenses including mileage for driving.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.

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