Job Level: RE-04 $66,836 to $85,106

Closing Date: 27/09/2026

Building Services Technician

The Capital Stewardship Branch is looking for a Building Services Technician for an indeterminate position. The position is classified as a RÉ-04 ($66,836 to $85,106 per annum – under review).

ABOUT US

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a energetic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

A list of qualified candidates may be compiled and may be used for additional temporary or indeterminate positions.

JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Supervisor, Building Technical Services, you will be responsible for the completion of assigned preventative and corrective maintenance duties and emergency repairs on various types of mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) or plumbing systems, and of any other tasks related to building maintenance. You will also be responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to building codes, environmental, health and safety, and fire protection regulations and legislation.

You will liaise and coordinate with a range of internal and external parties, including property managers, project managers, National Capital Commission (NCC) staff, clients/occupants, senior officials, and service providers to identify,



assess and define solutions to technical issues and to implement corrective actions to resolve them.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
Successful completion of a secondary school diploma or an employer approved alternative.

EXPERIENCE
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the following areas:

- Installation, operation, maintenance, servicing, and/or repair of building systems within residential, institutional, commercial and/or industrial portfolios.
- Coordination with contractors and subcontractors.

KNOWLEDGE

- Of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems, including operation and maintenance schedules.
- Of the practices, procedures and safety requirements for the operation of pumps, hot water boilers, incinerators, refrigeration compressors, absorption units, induction, convection and radiation units, steam pressure reduction stations, auxiliary distribution systems, autoclaves, piping, switches, panel boards, and wiring devices.
- Of the Canadian Electrical Code, National Plumbing Codes, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Hydrants/Sprinklers Regulations.
- Of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) legislation and health and safety regulations.

ABILITIES

- To analyze, assess, diagnose and perform quality hands-on work on various types building systems.
- To provide sound advice to clients and service providers related to building systems.
- To work in heritage buildings with high end specialized finishes.
- To interpret mechanical, electrical and architectural information, data, manuals and drawings.





COMPETENCIES

- Demonstrating integrity and respect – Civility and well-being.
- Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas.
- Working effectively with others – Relationships and trust building.
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented – Getting things done.

ASSETS

- Hold a Provincial Gas Fitter Licence, Provincial Plumbing Licence, or Pipefitter Trade Certification issued by the province of Ontario or provincial equivalent.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

- Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.
- Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB.
- Position is in the National Capital Region. The person selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace at 1 Sussex Drive (Rideau Hall), Ottawa, Ontario.
- The person selected for this position is expected to always work on site.

The NCC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily in their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this selection process, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Requesting an accommodation will have no impact on your selection process. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at [email protected].

Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-(phone hidden) (toll free).

Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

📌 Building Services Technician (Ottawa)
🏢 National Capital Commission
📍 Ottawa