Overview

This programme is Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible either by meeting IRCC’s field of study criteria (as of November 1, 2024) or by being a degree programme exempt from these requirements (as of March 11, 2025). Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

The Building Automation System Operations program at Algonquin College is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance in the building technology field.

Quick Facts:

By working with data analysis, you gain the ability to monitor and adjust energy usage and gauge system parameters, alarms and activities within a building.

With increased awareness of sustainable measures and growing energy costs, professionals in this field are moving towards high-performance automated buildings. These Smart buildings are reducing consumption and ensuring comfort, health and safety.

In this program, you use case studies, hands-on learning, and field work to give you the knowledge to understand and apply skills in relation to building automation systems.

Careers

Graduates may be employed as a building automation system operator, building operator, building controls operator, building automation coordinator, building automation process leader, building automation technician, HVAC automation and controls technician, field service technician - building controls or a building automation consultant.

Post-Graduation Work Permit

This programme is Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible either by meeting IRCC’s field of study criteria (as of November 1, 2024) or by being a degree programme exempt from these requirements (as of March 11, 2025). Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Automated Building Systems

Systems Programming

Building Automation Systems

Power Distribution

Mechanical Controls

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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February 1: Equal Consideration Date. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent in an electrical, instrumentation, robotics, electronics, information technology, building science, building systems, controls or mechanical-related fields; OR

A minimum of a diploma (in a non-electrical-related field) with 3 years working experience in an electrical or mechanical-related field. These applicants will be assessed individually and will be required to complete an Eligibility Package.

Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15530 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

3212 CAD / year

≈ 3212 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Delivered

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General requirements

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