Maintenance Engineer

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Winnipeg is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer responsible for performing maintenance on essential hospital equipment and systems. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of HVAC principles, have a valid Third-Class Power Engineer certificate, and have a minimum of three years' experience in the relevant field. This position involves working independently while adhering to safety practices and ensuring effective operation of mechanical and electrical systems in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in operation and maintenance of HVAC and Electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Hospital equipment and systems.
• Assist Shift Engineer in operating high voltage electric and gas/oil fired boilers.
• Operate HVAC automation systems.

Skills

General knowledge of HVAC principles

Ability to understand and follow manuals, schematic diagrams

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Willingness to adhere to safety principles

Education

Grade XII or equivalent

Valid certificate of proficiency as a Third-Class Power Engineer

Job description

General Information

• Requisition ID: 394809
• Position Number: 20068438
• Posting End Date: Open until filled
• City: Winnipeg
• Employer: St. Boniface Hospital
• Site: St. Boniface Hospital
• Department / Unit: Energy Centre
• Job Stream: Non-Clinical
• Union: CUPE
• Anticipated Start Date: 01/19/2026
• FTE: 1.00
• Anticipated Shift: Days
• Work Arrangement: In Person
• Daily Hours Worked: 8.00
• Annual Base Hours: 2080
• Salary: $40.958, $43.090

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Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager, Energy Centre, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Maintenance Engineer is responsible for: performing preventive and corrective maintenance as per work orders to Hospital equipment and systems; performing the operation and maintenance of building essential services, equipment and systems both mechanical and electrical as applicable; functioning as an assistant to the Shift Engineer in the Energy Centre and participating in the operation of high voltage electric and gas/oil fired boilers, centrifugal refrigeration compressors and related equipment in accordance with the regulations of the Power Engineers' Act; operating the building HVAC automation systems; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and other related equipment and systems.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade XII or equivalent.
• The minimum of a valid and subsisting certificate of proficiency as a Third-Class Power Engineer, in accordance with the regulations of the Power Engineers' Act of Manitoba (Department of Labour) or equivalent.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• General knowledge of HVAC principles.
• Ability to understand and follow manuals, schematic diagrams, etc.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Willingness to adhere to safety principles.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to carry and transport tools and equipment on ladders and platforms up to 34 kgs; ability to handle heavier loads with the assistance of wheeled carts and other devices.
• Manual dexterity.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

Additional Requirements

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.