Team Lead – Building Operation and Engineering – Amazon – Pointe-Claire, QC

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Lead Building Technician (Team Lead – Building Operation and Engineering) to join their Data Centre Engineering Operations team in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. This is a hands-on technical leadership role within one of the world’s most advanced cloud infrastructure networks, where your expertise in critical facility systems will directly support the reliability of AWS data centres operating around the clock.

In this role, you’ll serve as the central point of contact for all facility operations within a given data centre — overseeing everything from scheduled preventative maintenance to emergency response. You’ll work alongside engineering technicians and third-party vendors, troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical systems, and manage projects from start to finish. If you thrive in a 24/7 critical environment and want to grow your career with a global technology leader, this role is worth a close look.

About the Role: Team Lead – Building Operation and Engineering

As the Lead Building Technician, you’ll be accountable for ensuring all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems within the data centre are running at peak efficiency. This includes performing planned preventative maintenance, managing day-to-day corrective work, and coordinating emergency interventions when required. You’ll also take ownership of small-to-medium capital projects, from initial conception through to completion, tracking costs and documenting outcomes for future use across other AWS facilities.

You’ll work closely with Engineering Operations technicians and third-party vendors, providing field-level guidance on the operation and troubleshooting of complex equipment. The team operates in a fully bilingual environment, and this position requires the ability to communicate fluently in both French and English given the scope of interactions across Canadian provinces and global Amazon entities. The successful candidate will also need to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a base salary range of $91,700 to $118,300 CAD annually for the Pointe-Claire, QC location. As part of Amazon’s total compensation approach, the offer may also include signing bonuses and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Final compensation will reflect factors such as experience, qualifications, and location. AWS provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life, and AD&D), a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and additional resources to support employee health and well-being.

Responsibilities

The Lead Building Technician plays a critical role in keeping AWS data centre infrastructure running without interruption. Day-to-day work spans everything from preventative maintenance scheduling to hands-on troubleshooting of high-voltage electrical systems and mechanical equipment. Your work directly protects the uptime and performance of AWS cloud services relied upon by customers worldwide.

• Oversee all facility operations within a designated data centre, acting as the primary point of contact for electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems
• Perform and coordinate planned preventative maintenance and daily corrective work on critical infrastructure equipment
• Lead emergency response efforts for equipment failures and unplanned outages in a 24/7 operational environment
• Manage small-to-medium projects from conception through to completion, including obtaining and tracking quotes and documenting outcomes for future reference
• Support and guide Engineering Operations technicians and third-party vendors in hands-on troubleshooting and operations
• Operate and maintain equipment including standby diesel generators, switchgear, UPS systems, PDUs, AHUs, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency at all times

Requirements / Skills

AWS is looking for a technically strong candidate with a solid background in critical facilities or data centre operations and a demonstrated ability to lead in a fast-paced environment. You should be comfortable working independently, communicating across teams in both official languages, and making sound decisions under pressure. Experience with a broad range of electrical and mechanical systems is essential.

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a data centre or other critical environment is required
• In-depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDUs, AHUs, and CRAC units
• Bilingualism in French and English is required due to the global and cross-provincial nature of this role
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs (22 kg) and work in elevated locations
• Availability for 24/7 operations and ability to provide after-hours support as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical or mechanical trades (preferred)

How to Apply

To apply, use the official Amazon job posting link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and highlights your experience with critical facility systems before submitting.

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