ABOUT US
Island Temperature Controls (ITC) is a locally owned and operated company with a deep-rooted commitment to excellence. Celebrating 50 years of operations, we have been a trusted name in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and control systems industry since 1976. ITC delivers high-quality HVAC and Building Automation solutions to commercial, industrial, marine, and institutional customers across lower Vancouver Island.
WHY WORK HERE?
One of our most important jobs is to surround ourselves with smart, fun, curious, diverse, and passionate individuals. Our team consists of over 70 professionals with extensive knowledge, certifications, and trade licenses in key areas including refrigeration, electrical, automation, mechanical engineering, programming, pipe/gas fitting, and indoor air quality technology.
ITC offers employees a stable and expanding business, regular pay increases, health and dental benefits, a modern work environment and tools, the ability to manage your own schedule, and flexible time off. Recognizing and rewarding employee performance, skills, commitment, initiative, and other attributes are an important part of our company's culture.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Building Automation Specialist is responsible for maximizing the performance, reliability, and energy efficiency of commercial building automation systems. This newly established role combines technical troubleshooting, programming, preventative maintenance, commissioning support, and energy consulting to help clients improve building comfort while reducing operating costs. This position requires an individual with industry and technical knowledge who enjoys solving complex building performance challenges while working directly with owners, facility managers, engineers, and mechanical contractors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform detailed system assessments, identify operational deficiencies, recommend energy-saving improvements, implement advanced BAS programming, and provide ongoing maintenance services on the Delta Controls building automation platform.
- Complete both routine and comprehensive BAS system maintenance services.
- Produce detailed maintenance reports and present to customers.
- Review existing control programming / sequences and make recommendations for improvement.
- Perform firmware updates and hardware/software backups.
- Identify opportunities to reduce building energy consumption while maintaining occupant comfort.
- Recommend programming/sequencing improvement to extend equipment life.
- Perform trend log reviews and utility consumption analysis.
- Develop upgrade proposals for customers complete with estimated energy savings, operational improvements, implementation costs and return on investment (ROI).
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree, diploma or formal education or qualification in Controls, HVAC/R, electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical engineering.
- 3–5 years of experience in building automation systems (BAS), energy optimization, or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of HVAC operations, with relevant industry experience preferred.
- Experience with Delta Controls or comparable BACnet-based platforms.
- Experience with BAS programming and networks, along with familiarity with ASHRAE standards and guidelines.
- Knowledge of GCL+ is required; Python experience is considered an asset.
- Valid driver's licence
- The ability to work independently, take initiative, and build strong relationships is required.
- Experience using MS Office (Excel), Outlook, and PDF-editing software (Bluebeam).
- Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
Pay: $55.00-$65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Location:
- Victoria, BC V8Z 3P5 (required)
Work Location: In person
