Journeyman Control Technician

Date Posted: 03/26/2026
Req ID:47483
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:FM-Power Plant
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

 

Description:

 

About Us: 

 

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

 

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ( Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

 

General Description of Class:

 

Under general supervision of the Manager, Technical Services, the incumbent maintains, installs, troubleshoots and calibrates all types of temperature, humidity, pressure and programmable controls on environmental/industrial control systems at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

 

Typical Duties:

 

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of responsibility involved in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated:

 

a) Inspects and tests the operation of control systems and life/safety monitoring systems to diagnose faults;
b) Investigates and troubleshoots controls operational problems and determines best method to remedy issue;
c) Removes, repairs, adjusts and replaces components;
d) Calibrates components and control systems;
e) Installs new control equipment on existing systems;
f) Performs scheduled preventative maintenance work on control equipment and instruments and recommends replacement of control devices and updating DDC/DCS programs;
g) Assists with the acquisition and maintenance of an adequate stock of control parts required for carrying out a regular preventative maintenance program;
h) Works with Assistant Manager, Building Operating Engineers, and Trades staff to establish new or better means of controlling temperatures and humidity in buildings and experimental labs as required;
i) Places primary emphasis on energy conservation by setting temperature controllers to achieve adequate environmental conditions while minimizing energy requirements;
j) Maintains or revises maintenance procedures for newly installed equipment or instruments used for testing, measuring, monitoring and controlling flows, levels, pressures, temperatures and other variables.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education: Diploma from a recognized Ontario technical college as an Industrial/Commercial Instrumentation Technician or equivalent.

 

Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in the maintenance of DDC and DCS control systems; as well as, pneumatic, electromechanical, electronic, and programmable controllers related to building HVAC and Central Power Plant control systems. Preference will be given to those who hold a valid Instrumentation and Control Technician Certification (Interprovincial Red Seal Program).

 

Skills: Personal computer skills in Windows, Word, Excel and programming knowledge in KMC (Wincontrol XL Plus), ABB (Composer, Conductor NT), VCI (Bactalk), Siemens (Apogee), Honeywell (Alerton) and Johnson Control (Metasys - CCT, GX9100, HVAC Pro). Ability to verify and calibrate various flow and BTU meters (used for billing).

 

Other: Strong communication skills in English (written/oral), must be a team player and enjoy working in a structured team environment. Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

 

Notes: 

 

• 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Must be available to work overtime.

 

Closing Date: 04/06/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Personnel Subarea:Elec F/T L353
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $53.59/hr
Job Category: Engineering / Technical

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careersutoronto.ca .

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