Senior Technologist Facilities

Friday, November 1, 2024

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.

Position highlights:

• Manage and direct technical aspects of major internal projects, including scope, schedule and costs
• Conduct/Coordinate general maintenance and oversight of building systems
• Troubleshoot issues and conduct or oversee emergency repairs
• Coordinate, manage, problem solve and communicate effectively with contractors and stakeholders
• Supervise contractors, engineers, architects and third-party specialists involved with major renewal projects
• Participate in the emergency response team and the on-call rotation
• Provide reports on issues surrounding quality, safety, and workmanship; identify safety requirements and ensure external contractors meet all safety obligations
• Operation of hand tools, and a wide variety of equipment, elevating work platforms and/or forklifts and general equipment associated with building and property maintenance or technical work
• Conduct research, obtain quotes, purchase equipment and supplies, and formulate a project estimate for an assortment of projects
• Analyzes technical requirements for renovations, construction or maintenance upgrades
• Mentor other technical staff to promote and encourage best practices and innovation
• Monitors quality standards and ensures adherence to project management standards all codes, regulations, standards and best practices in relation to physical installations

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

Compensation Highlights:

• Competitive salary starting at $53,700 to $68,000 per year
• Annual performance and merit increase consideration
• Participation in the Science North Employee Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro services
• Pension plan following one year
• Science North annual family membership
• Onsite gym
• Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution, on-site parking, on-site gym
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service
• Free onsite parking

Apply online. An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

Science North is a registered charity and is an agency of the Government of Ontario.