Technician, Senior Project Building Systems

Job posting closes: July 23rd, 2026 at 5:00pm Yukon Standard Time

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity while advancing reconciliation and accessibility

An Eligibility List may be established from this job posting – The duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full – time, permanent part-time, temporary full – time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies based on the requirements of the organization within the same classification. Future vacancies for similar positions will be filled by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Senior Project Technician

Job Code: 295

Department: Property Management

Job Summary

The incumbent provides senior technical support and carries out project management, construction, administration and energy management duties for the Property Management department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support relating to building controls systems and other process controls, including programming, ensuring data integrity, testing, evaluating and making recommendations to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

• Monitor and report on annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all aspects of the organization.

• Analyze energy consumption data and identify opportunities for energy and GHG emissions reduction projects.

• Recommend, develop, budget, and coordinate with other departments to implement energy and GHG reduction projects.

• Prepare proposals, tenders, evaluates, award and recommend acceptance or rejection of proposals in accordance with procurement practices.

• Assist in preparing or reviewing project designs, detail drawings, and specifications.

• Develops, prepares, and monitors (controls), under the direction of the Manager, Property Management Department, annual operating and capital budgets for building systems/energy projects.

• Manage, coordinate, monitor, report and inspect progress of projects, including evaluating performance of consultants and contractors.

• Analyze technical data, compile statistics, undertake studies, research, prepare and present reports.

• Provide input into department strategic planning, manuals, servicing standards and operations in compliance with policies and agreements.

• Coordinate and update asset management systems relating to City infrastructure and new capital projects.

• Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.

• Act as Manager, Property Management.

• Other related duties.

Working Conditions

Majority of work is in a normal office environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather, confined spaces, noise, dust, fumes, traffic, extreme temperatures, utility lines, uneven terrain and construction sites (including ladders and roofs) when conducting site visits and managing projects.

Knowledge and Skills

• Two-year college or technologist diploma in sustainable energy, building systems, power engineering, energy management, or a relevant field.

• 5th class Power Engineer is an asset.

• 5 years related experience including 2 years in a senior capacity and 6 months on the job training.

• Knowledge of National and Territorial Building Codes.

• Proven project management, decision-making/problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Good organizational, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.

• Proven written and oral communication.

• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships among peers and/or stakeholders.

• Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver's License.

Training required within one year may include but is not limited to: Asbestos Awareness; Fall Arrest; Hazard Assessment and Control; Confined Space Entry; Electrical Safety; Trenching Safety; Aerial Lift; Landfill Operator Certificate; Standard First Aid Level C with CPR; Traffic Control Course; WHMIS & Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

Examples of Required Equipment to Operate

Light transportation vehicle, sampling, testing, calibration and recording equipment safety equipment, building controls, boiler controls, traffic signal controllers, communications and office equipment, computer with applications including Outlook, GIS, Word, database programs, Excel, AutoCAD and various engineering software packages.

Other Details

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via Instructions on applications are provided at If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at ***email_hidden***.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.