Facilities
CUPE, Regular, Full-time
Internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration
Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Mechanical Systems & Controls Technician investigates and resolves all space temperature and air quality complaints as well as completes all required repairs to controls systems and minor mechanical repairs to ensure building occupants are comfortable.
Responsibilities
- Working with Siemens System 600 Apogee Building Automation System and mechanical HVAC systems to resolve all occupant temperature and air quality complaints;
- Implementing energy optimization strategies through the installation/replacement of Apogee Automation System components as well as PPCL programming modifications, point database modifications and scheduling changes;
- Participating in the design and performing the installation of all Siemens System 600 Apogee Building Automation System modifications related to all University renovations;
- Participating in the review of pre-tender blueprints and specifications for mechanical and controls systems required for capital projects (new buildings);
- Performing other duties as reasonably assigned as part of the Facilities team; and
- Capable of performing strenuous physical activity such as heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs).
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
- A high degree of technical competency related to electrical/electronic controls for mechanical systems;
- Education and experience required for a Controls/HVAC Technician (e.g. Electronics Technician, Industry Training or equivalent);
- Minimum of five years of experience installing, programming and troubleshooting a commercial Building Automation System (e.g. Siemens System 600 Apogee, JCI Metasys, Delta) is required with preference given to experience utilizing Siemens System 600 Apogee;
- Excellent understanding of commercial building mechanical systems is required. These systems should include air delivery (VAV and constant volume), hydronic and electrical;
- Trade certification as an Electrician, Refrigeration/HVAC Mechanic or Technician will be considered an asset; and
- Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered;
Salary
This position has been classified as Grade 10A. The annual salary range for this position is $84,593.60 to $88,067.20 and the normal starting salary will be $84,593.60.
UNBC offers employee tuition waivers (including spouse and dependents), excellent benefit and pension packages, employee training and development opportunities, as well as relocation assistance. For more details please see:
http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits
http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/unbc-pension-plan
Normal hours of work will be 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. The ability to travel to the regions on a regularly scheduled basis (quarterly) is required.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity
The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.
Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
About UNBC
Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.
UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.
To Apply
Applicants should create an applicant profile and upload and submit a cover letter and resume. This position is part of CUPE Local 3799 and is an on-campus position, based at the Prince George Campus.
The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at [email protected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. UNBC does not use artificial intelligence to screen candidate applications.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30 PM on July 3, 2026.
