Building Control Operator

About Us

We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is pivotal in hosting world-class events, meetings, and conventions, attracting an impressive average of 1.3 million visitors annually. If you thrive on being amidst exciting action, enjoying live music, and connecting with hundreds of fellow Edmontonians day or night, this is the ideal place! Join us and be a part of the vibrant energy and entertainment hub.

Position Profile

The Edmonton EXPO Facility Maintenance Services Group is looking for a Part-Time Building Control Operator. This is skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of building automation, HVAC, heating and boiler systems, pressure vessels and associated equipment.

The Building Control Operator is governed under the CUPE, Local 30 Union. Work in this class involves the completion of work received by work order and occasionally accompanied by oral or written instructions. Work is normally performed unsupervised but is checked during process or upon completion for general workmanship and compliance with established standards and practices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing duties and responsibilities relating to the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Heating Plants, Cooling Plants, auxiliary equipment, and various HVAC systemsas per the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
• Perform and record all routine checks of facility heating plants and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform necessary work as required to bring heating boilers online or layup for service.
• Perform water treatment testing as outlined in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section VI, Care and Operations of Heating Boilers and Cooling Plants.
• Perform preventive maintenance as issued.
• Prepare boilers and pressure vessels for yearly inspection by the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA)
• Co-ordinate shutdown of equipment as required for events or Building Automation.
• Ensure that mechanical rooms are kept neat and clean.

The successful candidate will have:

• Fourth Class Power Engineer certification.
• WHMIS Training and Certificate.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers license (abstract must be provided upon request).
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Two years of experience working with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems. Siemens or Johnson Controls Building Automation systems would be an asset.
• Two years' experience working as a Power Engineer.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day. If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter to let us know how you feel you could make an impact along with your resume. Please submit your interest no later than April 10, 2026.