Senior Technologist Facilities

at  Science North

Senior Technologist – Facilities
$53,700 - $68,000 per year, full-time permanent, generous benefits package
As the premier destination attraction and largest science center in Northern Ontario, Science North boasts expansive and complex facilities with a wide variety of needs to support its operations including repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and planning for renewal projects. Science North and Dynamic Earth include multiple buildings across two different sites totaling over 250,000 square feet. We are currently recruiting for a technologist who will be responsible for day-to-day infrastructure requirements related to building and property maintenance with an additional focus on mechanical building systems and the planning and implementation of capital renewal projects.
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Facility Services, you will join the highly skilled Facility Services team which includes a variety of technical specialists and technicians. In this role, you will lead the planning, development and implementation of facility capital renewal projects and use your skills and experience to provide oversight and expertise of technical buildings systems including HVAC, fire systems and building automation systems among others, including hands-on work where required. In order to be successful, you will ideally be an engineering technician or technologist with a background and experience in mechanical, HVAC, and building control systems. As part of the team you will also support the coordination and oversight of maintenance and renewal projects such as renovations or upgrades to building systems. For these reasons, it will be important for you to be familiar with regulatory requirements, codes, and standards to ensure projects and work are completed safely and within high-quality standards. You will utilize your supervisory experience in the supervision of various contractors and consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic team that is collaborative, supportive, and takes pride in their work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A post-secondary degree and/or diploma that lends to the position (i.e.: engineering technician or technologist) or a certified trade with relevant experience
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a technical field (i.e.: related to building systems)
• Knowledge and experience with codes, standards, and regulations to ensure safety and quality remain paramount in all work and projects
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, planning, and communicating
• Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly with a large team of stakeholders and ensure customer service excellence
• A valid G driver’s license in good standing with a 3-year clean driving abstract
• Willingness to acquire necessary training and certification to work at heights and operate a forklift (at Science North’s expense)
• Computer skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience drafting in AutoCAD is considered an asset
• Knowledge and experience with a CMMS is considered an asset

Please refer the Job description for details