Electrical Project Specialist (EIT)

Competitive pay

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision care—available from day one

Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources

An encouraging and collaborative team environment

A strong dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

JCI employee discount programs (The Loop by PerkSpot)

Scheduling and management support

Collaborate with Sales and Operations Leadership, as well as other teams, to support project development early in the lifecycle, including strategy, vendor selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment

Provide direction to project execution teams, which may include engineers, designers, technicians, project coordinators, estimators, and subcontractors, ensuring projects are completed accurately, on time, within budget, and within scope

Identify and resolve issues in complex industrial fire detection projects, including environmental and code-related challenges

Interface with design teams, contractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure successful delivery of fire and life safety systems (fire and gas detection, alarm, suppression, and life safety integration)

Perform design coordination and quality control on assigned projects; collaborate with clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle

Coordinate with CAD support technicians to prepare detailed technical submissions, including schematics and drawings; oversee preparation of system operation documents, calculations, and submission packages for medium- to large-scale systems

Review drawings, specifications, and change orders; participate in pre- and post-design meetings and customer coordination meetings; complete or validate calculations to ensure compliance with codes and standards

Support commissioning scope reviews, startup activities, and project turnover processes

Ensure compliance with NBC, BCBC, ULC S524, S537, S1001, and NFPA requirements throughout the project lifecycle (design, fabrication, testing, and commissioning)

Review completed submissions for equipment application, compatibility, and compliance; approve bills of materials (BOMs) to support construction

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada, or eligibility; additional certifications (e.g., CFPS, PMP) are a plus.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of NBC, BCBC, ULC S524, S537, S1001, and NFPA standards; ability to interpret customer scope, specifications, design drawings, codes, and standards to identify compliant solutions

2+ years of experience in project engineering, project controls, or related roles, with a focus on fire and life safety systems (industrial, commercial, or institutional sectors)

Knowledge of HAZOP processes, hazard classifications, electrical safety, and fire/life safety across various environments (e.g., hazardous locations, healthcare, high-rise, industrial)

Familiarity with QA/QC processes, commissioning, turnover, and handover documentation for fire protection systems

Field experience delivering fire and life safety projects from design through commissioning in a Canadian context

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HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $34-$48 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.