The Senior Software Specialist role supports the delivery of building controls system solutions across large, complex construction and retrofit projects. This role is responsible for the design, configuration, integration, and support of control software used in building automation, analytics, and system interoperability.
Working closely with project managers, controls engineers, field teams, and clients, this position plays a key role in ensuring systems are delivered reliably, tested thoroughly, and transitioned successfully into operation.
Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
Controls software team members are a critical part of Modern Niagara’s Integrated Building Technology solutions team. The Senior Software Specialist helps ensure systems are stable, scalable, and aligned with project requirements. This role directly impacts commissioning success, operational reliability, client satisfaction, and the long‑term performance of building systems.
Key Impact / Purpose
- Support project delivery by providing reliable, well‑integrated control system software solutions
- Improve system performance and stability through strong design and troubleshooting practices
- Enable effective collaboration between software, controls, customer IT, and field teams
- Contribute to consistent standards and best practices across IBT projects
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, and support software used in building automation systems
- Support system architecture, design reviews, and implementation planning
- Integrate software with building automation systems, networks, and third‑party platforms
- Troubleshoot software, system, and network issues during commissioning and post‑handover
- Support testing, verification, and validation of software and system functionality
- Participate in site activities as required to support system startup and issue resolution
- Prepare and review technical documentation, including configurations and as‑built information
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers and project teams to meet delivery schedules
- Contribute to internal tools, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members as appropriate
Must-Haves
- Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Software, Computer, Automation, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in a software, systems integration, or technical support role
- Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working in a project‑based or construction‑related environment
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
- Familiar with heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment such as air handling units, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, heat pumps, variable air volume boxes etc.
- Experience working with the Tridium Niagara Framework for building automation systems.
- Experience with building automation or controls systems
Nice-to-Haves
- Knowledge of OT/IT networking concepts (IP addressing, switches, VLANs)
- Scripting or programming experience (Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar)
- Experience supporting commissioning and live operational systems
- Familiarity with healthcare, commercial, or institutional projects
This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $90,000 - $120,000
Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:
- Performance based bonus opportunities
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
- Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
- An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
- 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
- A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
- Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
- Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
- Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others
Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.
About Modern Niagara
Who We Are
Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, and electrical needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.
Our Culture & Values
We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@modernniagara.com so we can make appropriate arrangements.
We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
