Job description
Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.
Who is Distech Controls?
Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Brands family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services. Our passion for innovation, quality and sustainability guides our business on a daily basis, as we light the way to a brilliant, productive and connected world.
Why Work for Distech Controls?
- Innovative driven company
- Dynamic workplace
- Open minded company
- Fast-paced company
- Modern work environment designed for our employees Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations
DCI - Distech Controls Inc. (North American headquarter)
- Continuous professional development program
- Extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurance and RRSP program
- 5 floating days and 3 weeks’ vacation from year one (accrual)
- Reward programs
- LEED-Certified building
- Foosball and ping-pong tables
- Situated near quartier Dix30
- On-site gym
- Daily fresh fruit
- Hot and cold beverages stations
- Accessible transportation services including OPUS card reader onsite
- Deep frozen meal prepared by culinary chefs
- Rewards program
Job Summary
Reporting to the Technical Support & Training Director, and in collaboration with the Technical Support team, Research & Development team and Product Sales team, the selected applicant will be responsible for providing training services to our customers mainly in North America and Worldwide.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Manage the equipment, the work stations and software that is required to provide the training in a VM environment as well as physically.
- Be proactive by improving the available tools and the internal processes within the department.
- Ensuring that the customer is being catered to, and is following along during the class.
- Create and/or update the training material and the training support tools which are offered to our customers via the corporate website and in collaboration with the training team.
- Develop and update new content for the training courses.
- Take part in the development of the products by providing feedback gained from the customer on their requirements as it pertains to our product’s functionality.
- Communicate suggestions for changes/modifications to the development team as per our ISO procedures and policies that are in place.
- Stay up to date with new technologies and products in the field related to the Distech controls product line.
- Assist in the development the on-line training (e-learning) and/or any other training projects required by the immediate supervisor.
Experience (minimum experience required)
- Practical Training/Trainer Qualifications required
- University degree or Technical Certificate in HVAC/Controls or any other relevant experience in technical training.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in one or more of the following fields:
o Technical Writing
o HVAC Systems
o Niagara environments (A MUST HAVE)
o Building Automation
o Instrumentation and Controls
o Information Systems and Programming
o Process Control
o IT technology
o Knowledge in the application programming interfaces (API)
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Structured and well organized
- Capable of giving presentations in front of large crowds
- Courteous with a positive attitude
- Proactive, autonomous and demonstrates Leadership
- Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
- Resourceful and capable of handling multiple simultaneous tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- English (French an asset)
- Valid passport for travelling (up to 50% travel mostly to the US)
We invite you to apply today to join us as We Light the Way to a Brilliant, Productive, and Connected World!
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.
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