Description

At Modern Niagara, we value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that’s well above industry standards. Modern Niagara is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNA‘s Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) – Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine’s Canada’s Best Health + Safety Culture Award and Canada’s Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category.

We currently have opportunities for an IBT Software and Field Technician co-op, for talented and creative students to be part of our team and share our values and passion. We are looking for motivated, multi-faceted technically inclined students who enjoy working on a wide variety of tasks, are quick to learn, and are keen to make a significant contribution to a successful and growing company.

The Integrated Building Technology (IBT) team helps clients design, deploy, integrate, maintain and operate all the technology needed to automate building systems, from HVAC to lighting to IT and OT networks. We are product agnostic, which means we select solutions based on what’s best suited to the building’s unique requirements. Our goal is to make building controls as simple, streamlined and future-ready as possible — so clients can keep costs down and take advantage of emerging innovations like the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics while providing a seamless occupant and operator experience.

This is a 12- month co-op term from September 2024 to August 2025 at our Toronto office or on-site offices. This co-op term will be split into 6-month rotations between our software team and our field technician team.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate BAS Design documents into technical deliverables such as:
• controller databases and programs
• floor plan and system graphics pages
• configure system alarms and trends.
• configure system alarm users and permissions.
• Preparing documents packages and aid with document coordination
• Assist with communication between the software and field teams
• Act as a Technical resource and develop technical skills to deliver projects and/or customer service
• Work closely with our installation subcontractors and coordinate work with them to ensure projects are completed on time and per code, standards and contract requirements.
• Carrying out commissioning activities, such as:
• Commissioning and checking the operation of actuators and other system outputs
• Performing point-to-point commissioning of sensors and other system inputs;
• Checking the calibration of system sensors; and
• Filling out commissioning documentation.
• Assist with the configuration of system alarms and trends.
• Assist with the development of user graphics and interfaces that schematically represent each system.
• Contributing to corporate knowledge sharing systems and participate in the development of tools and template libraries.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working towards a University degree or College diploma in a related field such as Mechanical Engineering, building science, electromechanical engineering, control systems engineering or applicable education
• Experience with AutoCAD and Sketchup or other modeling software
• Strong computer skills with hands-on working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong oral and written communication skills especially in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team player, energetic, resourceful, reliable and timely
• Eager to work and learn in a fast-paced industry
• Comfortable working on a construction job site, or office setting
• Desirable:
• Related work experience is an asset, including from other co-op placements, internships, or projects.
• Experience in the construction industry a strong asset but not mandatory
• Previous exposure to programming languages such as python, C++, Adobe, Visual Basics and PLC Programming

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at coop@modernniagara.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.