If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!
Job Summary:
The Junior BAS Designer position is an entry‑level role for recent technical graduates or individuals new to Building Automation, including those transitioning from construction or related trades. Working under the guidance of the Hiring Manager, the successful candidate will support the BAS team with system design tasks, engineering documentation, and BAS graphics development. The role may also include exposure to field activities such as commissioning, troubleshooting, and technician support. This position provides structured training and hands‑on experience to develop into a well‑rounded Building Automation System Designer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support BAS engineering and service teams with entry-level design, documentation, and project tasks
- Assist with preparation of shop drawings, submittals, graphics, and sales proposals
- Contribute to BAS graphics development and system visualization
- Provide field support as required, including commissioning, troubleshooting, and technician assistance
- Participate in on-site and office activities to gain practical system experience
- Follow and promote Ainsworth Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Develop knowledge of HVAC systems, DDC controls, and BAS products
- Complete required technical training, including HVAC fundamentals and Schneider Electric BAS courses
Qualifications:
- Four-year college/university degree, two-year/three-year post-secondary engineering technology or applied science program, and/or equivalent trade/field experience and eligible for registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
- Valid Driver’s license and the ability to be insured by Ainsworth; some travel may be requested from time to time. Ainsworth will reimburse travel expenses including mileage for driving.
- Pass security screening as required by Ainsworth’s clients.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Fluent in English – both written and oral. The ability to read and understand construction plans and specs and product documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Visio, excel or
- Script or block programming software is an asset.
- Must be willingness to work in an office environment and to keep work area clean and tidy; light physical duties may be assigned
- Ability to perform routine tasks as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
The pay range is $24.00 to $31.00 per hour. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards, benefits and health insurance, among others.
This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Why work at GDI Ainsworth?
GDI Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation
Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives
Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable
Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.
