Competition #: 000C1-Nov2124CR1
Position: Controls Technician
Location: Dartmouth Teacher's Centre
Department:
Assignment: Controls Technician
Status: Permanent

Percentage: 100%
Start Date: Monday, December 09 2024
End Date:
Posted: Thursday, November 21 2024 12:00 PM
Deadline: Thursday, December 05 2024 12:00 PM

Details:

The Controls Technician contributes to the effective operation of the Physical Plants within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education and implements the principles of good energy management stewardship. The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, preventive maintenance and upgrade of energy management systems (EMS) and components including all HVAC components and equipment for buildings owned and operated by the HRCE. The Controls Technician regularly works with and troubleshoots electrical/electronic, pneumatic controls and instrumentation. This position is responsible for monitoring and responding to EMS system alarms and requires mechanical aptitude, physical capability and tradesperson competence. The position reports to the Regional Managers and takes direction from on duty maintenance supervisors.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent such as a Graduated Equivalent Diploma;

(b) Diploma or certification of qualification in a building controls trade such as building systems technician, electronics technician, construction electrician, instrument and controls technician or equivalent;

(c) Relevant technical experience in building maintenance, building automation systems (preferably BACNet) and building automation systems graphics design, pneumatic control, computer programming, communications cabling, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) would be an asset;

(d) Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and satisfactory driving record;

(e) Physical and mechanical aptitude to perform a full range of maintenance and manual tasks; (f) Inter-provincial red seal in a related field an asset.

Compensation:

Classification: Trades 2 - NSUPE $31.02 per hour.

Controls Technicians are members of the Nova Scotia Union of Public & Private Employees, Local 2. The NSUPE Collective Agreement can be accessed HERE .

HRCE offers:

• Competitive salary and vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits including a health spending account
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE), located in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, is the largest Centre for Education in Atlantic Canada with over 10,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees. Serving more than 58,000 students in 137 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Add yourself to a world of learning today!

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Nova Scotia's Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.