Hospital Engineering Technologist I

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government authority in Yellowknife seeks a Hospital Engineering Technologist I to operate and maintain assets for Stanton Territorial Hospital. The role involves ensuring general facility safety and comfort, along with providing support for operational needs worth over $100 million. Candidates should have relevant technical qualifications and experience in a power engineering setting.

Qualifications

• Technical preparation in mechanical or power plant engineering technology is required.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a plant with a 5th class power engineering rating.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintain hospital assets.
• Provide client support for operational needs.
• Ensure safety and comfort levels in facilities.

Skills

Knowledge of Facility Equipment Service and Operations

Skilled in general facility upkeep and safety

Ability to operate Medical Device Reprocessing Sterilizers

Education

Technical preparation at the diploma or certificate level

5th class power engineering certificate

Job description

Overview

The Hospital Engineering Technologist I operates, repairs, maintains, and enhances Northwest Territorial Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH) assets, and provides client supports to meet operational needs and emergency responses. The Hospital Engineering Technologist I reports to the Manager, Facility Services and is responsible for primary support on $100 million worth of assets covering the STH, two off-site clinics, one staff house and several rental apartments.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Facility Equipment Service and Operations, and the skills to operate and maintain all non-Biomedical assets at Stanton Territorial Hospital.
• Skilled in ensuring general facility upkeep and safety as well as maintaining the appropriate level of human comfort.
• Ability to ensure the safe daily operation and maintenance of all Medical Device Reprocessing Sterilizers, Flash Sterilizers, and Steam Generators within STH assets.

Typically, the above qualifications would be:

• Technical preparation at the diploma or certificate level in the field of mechanical or power plant engineering technology, a minimum of a 5th class power engineering certificate of competency, and two (2) years of work experience, in a plant with a 5th class power engineering rating.

Contact

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife Centre 5th Floor
Box 1320 Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9

Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]

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