Junior System Specialist – Building Automation

Junior System Specialist – Building Automation (NSCC 5-Week Student Placement) Change the future with us. We are passionate about innovations that mean real progress. We are excited about technologies that still need to be developed. What about you? Do you want to use your curiosity, passion, and creativity to make the lives of millions of people easier and better? Join us as a graduate –either by beginning your career with us or through a co‑op placement. Whichever path you take, we’re looking forward to seeing your perspective. Siemens Canada is seeking a motivated student from the Building Systems Technician (HVAC&R) program at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) for a 5‑week placement, offering hands‑on experience in a dynamic environment. Are you looking for relevant experience in your field? This is an ideal opportunity to gain practical experience as a System Specialist and build a career with Siemens Canada What will you do? You will have the opportunity to work alongside, and job shadow a Senior System Specialist when performing the following: Performs wiring checkout, system start‑ups programming, utilizing commissioning tools provided Works towards the project schedule and work package received from the supervisor and or project manager and maintains regular communication on the status and execution of the projects assigned Present a professional image of Siemens when communicating with customers at all levels; establish a good working relationship with all customers Ensure that all site files/shop drawings/documentation are kept up to date for each contract Ensure all work adheres to the company safety rules/statutory regulations/customers Additional responsibilities will include material tracking, delivering, project documentation support Diagnose basic problems, determine corrective action and suggest repairs for Building Automation Systems (BAS) systems Perform preventative maintenance and basic diagnostics on BAS system components What will you need to succeed? Currently enrolled in the Building Systems Technician (HVAC&R) program at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Willingness to attain practical skills and knowledge of building systems and relevant standards Self‑motivated and calm under pressure Able to communicate effectively and work through complex problems IT literate and possess proficiency in Windows applications, including MS Office suite Communication Protocols: BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, MSTP is an asset Assets: Knowledge of building mechanical systems; training and certification in a related trade; understanding of the Building Code as it pertains to automation; specific technical knowledge of Siemens building automation systems. Why you’ll love working for Siemens Freedom and a healthy work‑life balance – Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting, and digital workspaces. Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects. Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting‑edge technological environment. Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale. Profit sharing available. Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle. Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community. Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events. Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them Employee perks and discounts. Diversity and inclusivity focused. Siemens is proud to be an eight‑time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2025 and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025. About us. We share our ideas and champion the people behind them. Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday, for everyone, since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. In fiscal 2024, which ended September 30, 2024, Siemens Canada had revenues of approximately $2.2 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,400 employees from coast-to-coast and 37 office and production facilities across Canada. 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