Building Automation Technician

Founded in 1956, BPA is a consulting engineering firm that specializes in buildings for institutional, commercial, multi-unit residential, and industrial markets. With a Canada-wide presence, we offer our clients expertise in mechanical and structural engineering, electricity and power, sustainable development and energy efficiency, telecommunications, security, building automation, acoustics, food service, and commissioning.

Motivated by our values of integrity, excellence, accomplishment, and passion, we will fully accomplish our mission: To build a sustainable future.

Together, we can make a greater positive impact on the world through engineering, that has the power to make a difference!

Your Responsibilities

• Technically oversee, coordinate, review, and design various smart building projects.
• Collaborate within a team to design smart building systems across different sectors (institutional, office, commercial, cultural, and residential).
• Establish contact with clients to fully understand their needs and requirements.
• Conduct site surveys of existing installations and analyze their condition.
• Design, adapt, and optimize building-related installations.
• Develop new smart building systems and improve existing ones.
• Perform pre-project assessments and provide tailored recommendations.
• Prepare technical documents (reports, specifications, cost estimates, etc.).
• Provide technical assistance during the design and implementation phases of projects.
• Support site supervision and project follow-up.

Your Profile

• Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Building Mechanics, Automation, or a related field. Member of the OTPQ or eligible (an asset).
• Experience: Relevant experience in designing, coordinating, and/or commissioning smart building or building automation systems.
• Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of smart building systems and related technologies.
  • Ability to conduct technical surveys, analyze existing installations, and draft technical documents (reports and specifications).
• General Skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a client-oriented approach.
  • Strong analytical mindset and ability to solve technical problems.
  • Attention to detail, autonomy, and strong organizational skills.
• Languages: Proficiency in French (spoken and written) English is an asset.

A career at BPA means:

• A dynamic environment that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and technological innovation
• A 37.5-hour work week, with flexible hours and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays
• A hybrid working remotely policy
• Recognized overtime (banked or paid hours)
• A complete and competitive total compensation package
• Training and professional development under the umbrella of our entity UniversiT
• A structured mentorship program
• State-of-the-art technologies (BIM)
• Social activities and employee discounts

We adhere to the principles of employment equity and uphold the AODA. We encourage women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations can be made upon request for individuals involved in the selection process.

Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted by the Talent team.

For the purposes of inclusivity and simplicity, the third-person pronoun "they" may be used to refer to an individual person. If there is any specific mention or gender in a general context, it should be construed to include any gender.