Systems engineer Jobs in St. Albert, AB

Job posting ID: 9331

Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-11-23

Salary/Rate of pay: $28.1026 - $32.3590

Application deadline: 2026-11-12

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Building Systems Technician III to join our dynamic Enterprise Facilities team.

The Enterprise Facilities team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by managing and maintaining the physical infrastructure and facilities of Canadian Blood Services.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your experience, you will provide operation and maintenance of all systems and equipment associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and all water treatment systems.
• Harnessing your skills, you will perform inspections, testing, verification, and maintenance all life safety equipment operation.
• Capitalizing on your capabilities, you will perform generalized departmental support functions and maintenance of buildings and grounds as required.
• Utilizing your sense of urgency, you will carry out after hours emergency response on-call duties on a rotational basis or as required by schedules.
• Leveraging your leadership skills, you will act as contracting manager: supervise contractors and ensure contract specifications are being met according to Canadian Blood Services regulatory requirements.
• Applying your knowledge, you will complete all required documentation related to work accurately and in a timely manner.

Desired education and skills

• Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably in Heating & Cooling or Electrical systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 4 years or more of experience operating a computerized building system and related equipment.
• Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate, Systems Maintenance Technician or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Excellent MS Office skills and a good working knowledge of other computer applications and the ability to transfer technical knowledge to others.
• Ability to work alone.

What we offer you

• 3 weeks' paid vacation.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Must be able to work on site at our new site, 51 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta.
• Schedule/shifts: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day with on-call requirement.
• This role involves a physical aspect, requiring the capacity to lift weights of up to 50 lbs, as well as the ability to bend, reach high places, and perform lifting tasks.

This position must meet the Trustworthiness and Reliability Verification requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and is subject to criminal records and employment verification checks.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to support the screening stage of its recruitment process. All AI use is performed in accordance with our privacy policies. AI supports the screening process; hiring leaders retain discretion over which applications move forward.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

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