Instrumentation & Controls Technician

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.54/Hr. - CAD $41.54/Hr.

Join our team at Providence Health Care as an Instrumentation & Controls Technician, where you'll play a key role in supporting a safe and respectful care environment for patients, families, and staff. Reporting to the Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations, you'll design and implement electronic circuits, troubleshoot and maintain complex building automation systems (BAS) for HVAC, and ensure the smooth operation of electronic equipment and systems. Your expertise in developing solutions, performing fault analysis, and working with building control systems will be essential to our mission of delivering high-quality care. All tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduate of a recognized diploma program in Electronic Technology plus five (5) years recent field experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Industry and vendor equipment certifications as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• A competitive salary The salary range for this position is $ - $ per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities The new St. Paul's Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul's Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul's Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day

• Acquire parts, assemble components, wire equipment, install, test, adjust, and commission modifications. Generate drawings and documentation for projects.
• Test, identify faults, calibrate, and repair computerized hardware, logic boards, and HVAC-related equipment.
• Review work requests, consult with user departments, interpret or create diagrams/schematics, and estimate materials and labor for projects. Make recommendations for optimal system performance.
• Monitor the building automation system to ensure HVAC and other systems are functioning efficiently to conserve energy and reduce emissions.
• Perform regular maintenance on HVAC electronic components, including cleaning, calibrating, testing, and replacing parts, while maintaining detailed documentation.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers to determine part availability, cost, and installation guidance. Assess system condition and plan for repairs or replacements.
• Make adjustments to computer applications, such as updating databases or program instructions, as needed.
• Evaluate HVAC-related computerized hardware to ensure it meets technical specifications and rectify any faults.
• Investigate and resolve user-reported issues in HVAC systems, providing support and troubleshooting as needed.
• Provide training to staff on the operation of HVAC systems and electronic controls.
• Test, calibrate, and repair instrumentation related to steam and hydronic boilers.
• Offer technical support to staff by analyzing, testing, and repairing electronic system components.
• Work with external contractors to ensure compliance with contract specifications and facility needs.
• Maintain an inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment, and recommend purchases as needed. Complete related reports and records.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Who We Are
Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization's long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul's Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.