Sr Service Specialist (Field Technician, Building Automation Systems), Ottawa ON

• Ottawa - Ontario - Canada

Change the future with us.

We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.

What will you do?

The main function of a Service Specialist is to attend on-site service visits, provide preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Additional responsibilities related to the technical delivery of small service projects, work and time material and may be assigned as well. Our customers will have various products installed that fall into the - HVAC and automation controls, as well as their associated computer systems. The goal is to insure system up-time and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Site Coordination

• Act as Siemens representative on construction sites and work in close collaboration with the various partners on the sites such as contractors, subcontractors and customers.
• Work towards the project schedule and work package received from the supervisor and/or project manager and maintain regular communication on the status and execution of the projects assigned.
• Participate in job site final walk and/or final completion for systems to service turnover on assigned jobs.

System Programming, Commissioning & Technical Support

• Program and start up the various systems (heating, ventilation, energy saving system, etc.).
• Perform wiring checkout, system start-up programming, utilizing commissioning tools provided
• Build corresponding schematics and database management.
• Check the quality of the installations and ensure the accurate functioning of all components of the building control system.
• Check the various system components to make sure they are working accurately and tackle problems if vital.
• Respond to customer emergency service calls on-site or remotely checks indicated points of trouble.

Customer Support & Training

• Conduct training and development classes for customers on site or at the branch as required.
• Delivers technical support, coaching and direction to end users and other Service Technicians as applicable.

Documentation, Administration & Safety

• Complete all job closeout documentation.
• Provide all information as needed to the Service Dispatcher so that SAP data is current
• Always respect the occupational health and safety codes.

Location: This role supports the Ottawa, Ontario area

What will you need to succeed?

Education & Experience:

• A professional, technical or college diploma in building mechanics, industrial electronics instrumentation and control or in a related area.
• 3+ years of direct experience working with Building Automation Systems

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Good knowledge of Building Automation systems and relevant standards (Siemens systems, a strong asset)
• Knowledge and experience with Open Communication protocols like BACNET Modbus etc. required
• Confirmed diagnostic skills: Able to systematically identify and resolve technical problems.
• IT literate and proficiency in the MS Office suite.

Core Competencies:

• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Experience in delivering high-quality customer service to a broad range of customers.
• Proactive and calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently; resourcefulness and strong organizational skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Available to work flexible hours and to work overtime as needed.
• A valid and unrestricted G/Class 5 driver’s licence is required to participate in the Siemens Fleet Program and to operate a company vehicle for travel to customer sites within assigned region(s).
• Support the Ottawa, Ontario area and customers.

Assets:

• Knowledge of building mechanical systems and understanding of the Building Code as it pertains to automation.
• Bilingual (English/French) communication skills.

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.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• 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 2026 and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2026.

[Salary is commensurate with experience, and ranges between $75,000 CAD - $90,000 CAD, excluding bonus and benefits. In addition to base salary, this role includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus of 10% of base salary, based on Company performance metrics.]

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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 in Canada. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more liveable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended September 30, 2025, Siemens Canada generated revenues of approx. $2.3 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,600 employees from coast-to-coast and 38 office and production facilities across Canada.

To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at www.siemens.ca

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.