Building Automation System Analyst
University of Toronto
Building Automation System Analyst
Date Posted: 01/23/2025
Req ID: 41178
Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services
Department: F.&S. Utilities -05
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057473
Description:
About us:
The University of Toronto is a trailblazer not only in academia and research but also in ensuring operational excellence. U of T’s Facilities and Services group works diligently to make sure all stakeholders have a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive and sustainable environment in which to learn, teach and play. The Facilities & Services portfolio includes the operation and stewardship of over $3.5 billion in physical assets at the St. George campus situated in the heart of Canada’s largest city. We manage and provide service to over 120 buildings totaling 12 million square feet plus the operation and management of an extensive district energy system supporting more than 150 buildings. Not only are we One of Canada's Best Employers, we are one of Canada's Greenest Employers.
Your opportunity:
The Building Automation System (BAS) Analyst will support BAS operations by utilizing the EMRS and other software applications, such as fault detection and analytical tools, to ensure the efficient functioning of various building systems, including HVAC and lighting control systems. The Analyst will perform initial triage and troubleshooting of reported and observed alarms and anomalies on the EMRS, using its tools and programming capabilities to make necessary adjustments. They will ensure the availability of BAS components like meters and controllers, conduct data management, trend analysis, and reporting at theSt. George Campus. Working within a team, the Analyst will execute minor GUI enhancements to the BAS to improve operational efficiencies, collect data, develop reports, and provide departmental usage reporting. The Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of building systems and will assist different departmental teams to ensure the functionality of building systems at the St. George Campus.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Configuring system features and applications
- Generating ERMS surveillance and reports
- Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
- Analyzing processes and recommending changes for more efficient coordination of operations
- Conducting detailed data analysis to inform management decision making
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Building Environmental Systems (BES) Certificate preferred
- CET or CTech designation preferred
- Minimum three years experience working with Building Automation system or industrial controls
- Minimum 1-2 years experience setting up graphical user interfaces (preferably EBI, Metasys, Desigo, Web Ctrl, EBO)
- In-depth knowledge of communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus and Lon
- Minimum 1-2 years experience supporting the commissioning building automation systems
- Experience with fault detections andbuilding systems analytics as an asset
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Proven ability to create and analyze reports
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively
- Must be flexible and adaptable with a high level of initiative and results orientation
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, with a proactive solution focus
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Diligent
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Self-directed
- Team player
Please note: There are 2 positions available.
Closing Date: 02/07/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $79,874. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $102,147. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services
Recruiter: Khristen Sivaramalingam
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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