Building Automation and Optimization Manager
(Exempt Position)

The Greater Victoria School District (District) has over 52 separate buildings and 3.1 million ft² (287,000 m²) of floor space housing over 20,000 students and 3,500 staff.  Buildings range in age from over one hundred years and carrying heritage status to newer state of the art facilities, and span across five municipal jurisdictions.

The Building Automation and Optimization Manager is an in-house building automation system expert employed by the Greater Victoria School District 61, working in the Facilities Management department.  The Building Automation and Optimization Manager provides leadership to the various trades and possesses the knowledge, skills and mandate to interact directly with Principals, Custodians, and various Trades around the building automation systems.  They will be responsible for identifying, assessing, implementing and documenting low cost / no cost operational type measures such as optimizing the schedules, setpoints, sensors and sequence of operations in customer’s existing building automation systems and developing a long-term strategic plan for the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Five (5) years’ experience as a Building Operator working in a multisite jurisdiction, such as a school district or health authority.
• Red Seal Trade qualification in one of more relevant areas (HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Electrical)
• Experience working with trades and contractors to facilitate HVAC projects
• Experience in troubleshooting and debugging mechanical/HVAC and electrical/automation systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering
• Registered Engineering Professional (P.Eng), Applied Science Technologist (AScT), or equivalent
• Driver’s license and use of personal vehicle for business use
• A clean Personal Driving Record (driver’s abstract) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date of the position posting

The District offers a competitive salary between $98,982 and $123,727 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit letter of introduction, résumé and references to:

Human Resource Services
Greater Victoria School District #61
By email: exemptjobs@sd61.bc.ca

Deadline for submission is: Friday October 18^th at 4:00 p.m.

 While School District 61 appreciates all applications received, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.