Posted 25 days ago
Building Automation Systems Specialist
@ ION Electrical & Controls Ltd.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
ION Electrical & Controls Ltd. is hiring a Building Automation Systems Specialist, reporting to the Building Automation Manager, to design, implement, commission and troubleshoot building controls systems. The role includes CAD controls drawings, controls software and HMI programming, and project management of small to large controls projects, including cost and time estimates.
Responsibilities:
- Design safe, reliable controls systems and sustainable controls strategies
- Create Visio CAD drawings and supporting documentation
- Track and manage controls project scope, quality and costs
- Commission systems and troubleshoot controls problems
- Program databases and graphical HMI for building automation systems
Requirements summary:
- Experience with building automation and controls design
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visio and CAD drafting
- Ability to work under pressure in a changing technology environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with trades, engineers and consultants
- Knowledge of building automation systems and regulatory requirements
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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ION Electrical & Controls Ltd.
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Description
NATURE OF WORK: Reporting directly to the Building Automation Manager, this position is involved in all aspects of controls design and implementation. This includes the production of CAD design drawings; related controls software; commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical control systems; providing technical support, direction and training to controls personnel. The incumbent provides project management of small to large scale controls projects, including cost and time estimates. The successful applicant works effectively with a diverse team consisting of trades people, engineers, technologists, consultants and contractors. The Building Automation Systems Specialist must be able to work under pressure, in a timely manner in a technologically changing environment.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Design safe and reliable controls systems ensuring that the designs conform to Ion Electrical & Controls standards and sustainable controls strategies are in place for all controls projects.
Effectively communicates design intent through Microsoft Visio CAD drawings and supplementary documentation to various stakeholders.
Tracking and managing controls project scope, quality, and costs, implementing changes where required and ensuring communication is maintained with the appropriate stakeholders.
Works collaboratively within a team coordinating commissioning efforts to ensure that the performance of systems are optimized.
Creating and programming databases and graphical HMI for building automation systems ensuring design intent is adhered to and data is effectively communicated.
Evaluation and selection of equipment to ensure cost effectiveness over the life cycle of the equipment.
Assist various stakeholders to effectively troubleshoot controls problems and provide support and training to other controls personnel.
Maintains current knowledge and understanding of building automation systems and relevant regulatory requirements.
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