Building Automation System Analyst

Date Posted: 09/10/2026
Req ID: 50107
Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services
Department: F.&S. Utilities -05
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00059971
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto is a trailblazer not only in academia and research but also in ensuring operational excellence. U of T’s Facilities and Services group works diligently to make sure all stakeholders have a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive and sustainable environment in which to learn, teach and play. The Facilities & Services portfolio includes the operation and stewardship of over $3.5 billion in physical assets at the St. George campus situated in the heart of Canada’s largest city. We manage and provide service to over 120 buildings totaling 12 million square feet plus the operation and management of an extensive district energy system supporting more than 150 buildings. Not only are we One of Canada's Best Employers, we are one of Canada's Greenest Employers.

Your opportunity:

The Building Automation System (BAS) Analyst will support BAS operations by utilizing the EMRS and other software applications, such as fault detection and analytical tools, to ensure the efficient functioning of various building systems, including HVAC and lighting control systems. The Analyst will perform initial triage and troubleshooting of reported comfort issues and observed alarms and anomalies on the EMRS, using its tools and programming capabilities to make necessary adjustments and will be based in the Universities Remote Operational Control Center. They will ensure the availability of BAS components like meters and controllers, conduct data management, trend analysis, and reporting at the St. George Campus. Working within a team, the Analyst will execute graphical user interface enhancements to the BMS to improve operational efficiencies, collect data, develop reports, and provide departmental usage reporting. The Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of building systems and will assist different departmental teams to ensure the functionality of building systems at the St. George Campus. They will carry out system validations of BAS system before they are onboarded to the expanding BMS (EMRS).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Configuring system features and applications
• Accepting reported comfort issues and troubleshooting issues
• Redirecting field related activities to the required trades using the Universities CMMS system
• Executing ERMS surveillance and generating required reports
• Troubleshooting and resolving BAS system and technical issues
• Carry out follow ups to open pending Service orders to ensure timely resolution of issues
• Analyzing processes and recommending changes for more efficient coordination of operations
• Conducting detailed data analysis to inform management decision making

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Building Environmental Systems (BES) Certificate preferred
• CET or CTech designation preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience working with Building Automation system or industrial controls
• Minimum 1-2 years experience setting up graphical user interfaces (preferably EBI, Metasys, Desigo, Web Ctrl, EBO)
• In-depth knowledge of communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus and Lon
• Minimum 1-2 years experience supporting the commissioning building automation systems
• Experience with fault detections and building systems analytics as an asset
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to create and analyze reports
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Advanced communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively
• Must be flexible and adaptable with a high level of initiative and results orientation
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, with a proactive solution focus

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Diligent
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 09/18/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Engineering / Technical
Recruiter: Sabrina Gava

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.