4th Class Maintenance Engineer

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health Care is opening the new St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, with a dedicated Power Engineer role to support safe, reliable operation of building and mechanical systems.

Reporting to the Manager/Chief Engineer, you will maintain HVAC, water systems, sterilizers and pneumatic controls to meet safety and code standards. The position requires a 4th Class Power Engineer certification, strong communication, and ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by BC. Two years’ related experience or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Operates heating, air conditioning, pumps, fans, air compressors and pneumatic systems.
• Monitors and adjusts temperature control systems; records meter and gauge readings.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing fixtures and systems (water lines, waste lines, steam valves, sterilizers, ovens).
• Operates controls to adjust HVAC and plant systems.
• Performs preventive and demand maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Tests and repairs auxiliary power generators.

Skills

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $37.72/Hr. - CAD $37.72/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

Providence Health Care is embarking on an exciting journey to open the new St. Paul’s Hospital in 2027. Located on the Jim Pattison Medical Campus in Vancouver’s False Creek Flats, this state-of-the‑art facility will provide integrated, compassionate care across a wide range of specialties while incorporating advanced technologies, sustainable design, and innovative infrastructure. As a Power Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of this world‑class healthcare environment. Reporting to the Manager/Chief Engineer, you will maintain and repair a variety of building and mechanical systems, including HVAC, heating and cooling equipment, water systems, sterilizers, and pneumatic controls, while ensuring compliance with power engineering standards, safety policies, and applicable codes to help deliver exceptional patient care.

Education

• Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of British Columbia. Two years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary $37.72 per hour.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and independence of all person. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day

• Operates heating, air conditioning, pumps, fans, air compressors, and pneumatic systems.
• Monitors and adjusts temperature control systems; records meter and gauge readings.
• Checks, repairs, and maintains plumbing fixtures and systems (water lines, waste lines, steam valves, sterilizers, ovens, etc.).
• Operates mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic controls to adjust HVAC and plant systems.
• Repairs and calibrates steam and HVAC instrumentation components.
• Performs preventive and demand maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment.
• Tests, maintains, and repairs auxiliary power generators.
• Cleans, lubricates, and performs minor welding repairs on equipment like beds and wheelchairs.
• Changes and cleans air filters, fan rooms, and ductwork.
• Responds to service and emergency calls for fire protection, medical air, vacuum, gas, and sterilizers.

Who We Are

Providence Health Care is building the new St. Paul’s Hospital, a state‑of‑the‑art health campus opening in 2027. This once‑in‑a‑generation project will transform how care is delivered in British Columbia.

As part of our Facilities team, you’ll help bring this new hospital to life and maintain the essential systems that keep it running every day. Curious about other opportunities in the trades at Providence? Check out our trades career page here.

• A purpose‑driven organization where your work supports patient care and community wellbeing
• A collaborative team environment where skilled trades are valued as essential contributors
• An inclusive workplace that respects the diversity, dignity and contributions of every employee
• A forward‑looking organization investing in innovation, infrastructure and people

At Providence, your work isn’t just about pipes and systems — it’s about supporting care for thousands of patients and families every day.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil‑Waututh) Nations.