Are you a problem-solver who thrives in high-tech environments? Do you love optimizing systems that keep people comfortable, safe, and secure? We’re looking for a Building Automation and Access Control Technician who’s ready to take on a key role in maintaining the smart infrastructure behind the City’s facilities. This role blends maintenance, advanced tech, public safety, and real-time problem-solving. If you’re driven by innovation and value a role where your work truly matters, apply today!
The successful candidates must have the following qualifications:
- Completion of Red Seal Program in Electrical, HVAC or Carpentry.
- Ability to obtain two (2) years’ of on-the-job experience with access control systems, security systems and camera systems maintenance and repair.
- Two (2) years’ previous experience in complex building automation systems management and planning, within the last five (5) years.
- Ability to obtain BC Security Worker License within four (4) months.
- Proficient in basic Word and basic Excel as demonstrated through testing. (70% pass rate required)
- Ability to obtain a Skilled Trades BC qualification as a Security Systems Technician within eighteen (18) months.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
- Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance. If you are unable to obtain or maintain an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, your employment with the City will be terminated. (To be considered for an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status in Canada. Note: individuals with Permanent Resident Status must have resided (physically present) in Canada for the last five (5) consecutive years).
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE local 900 position.
For further information on the Building Automation and Access Control Technician position, please see the attached job description for the fully qualified position and for further information on the details around the training opportunity please see the attached terms and conditions. This position will only be filled if we are unable to fill the fully qualified Building Automation and Access Control Technician competition #1674 posting.
This position will remain open until filled. This posting may close anytime after July 4, 2025 if a qualified candidate is found.
Awarding of Training Opportunity:
To be successful for this training opportunity, applicants must meet the above requirements. Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of three training opportunities within the Department.
On-the-Job Experience and Training:
The successful candidate for this opportunity will be gaining experience towards becoming a fully qualified Building Automation and Access Control Technician. The exact length of the training opportunity may vary based on the previous experience of the successful candidate and the length of the position but will be a maximum of two years.
Pay Rate:
The successful applicant for this training opportunity will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 13TQ (outside), $45.006 per hour to start. After successfully obtaining two (2) years’ of on-the-job experience with access control systems, security systems and camera systems maintenance and repair, the incumbent will move to a Pay Grade 14TQ (outside), $47.729, as a fully qualified Building Automation and Access Control Technician.
Time Commitment to the Position:
The successful candidate will be required to remain in the Building Automation and Access Control Technician position for a minimum of the amount of time it took the candidate to become fully qualified.
Probationary Period:
The probationary period for this position will be a maximum of 6 months or the completion of the training opportunity.
