Maintenance Power Engineer 4th/MW5

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Maintenance Power Engineer for multi-site support across Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith and surrounding facilities. The role requires operating, maintaining, and repairing building systems, with journeyman-level duties in construction and related tasks, including supervision of designated staff.

Applicant must hold a 4th Class Power Engineer certificate with relevant experience; travel between sites is a regular requirement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized power engineering program.
• Certificate of competency as 4th Class Power Engineer.
• Three years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and repairs building systems and equipment.
• Performs journeyman-level trades duties in construction areas.
• Works on demolition, renovation, and construction tasks for buildings.
• May support building system operation, maintenance, and grounds work.
• Carries out related administrative duties and supervises staff.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Deals with others effectively

Physically capable

Organizes work

Operates equipment

Reads blueprints/drawings

Education

4th Class Power Engineer certificate

Job description

Maintenance Power Engineer 4th/MW5 - (236815)

Cairnsmore Place (CPRC) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E8 CA (Primary)
Chemainus Health Care Centre (CHCC) - Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1 CA
Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA
Cowichan Lodge/ACT (CLRC) - Duncan, BC V9L 4H2 CA
Ladysmith Community Health Centre (LCHC) - Ladysmith, BC V0R 2E0 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

multi-areas

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0730-1530

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$37.72 - $37.72

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Apr. 2 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority ( Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, operates, maintains, and repairs building systems and equipment. Performs trade duties approaching the journeyman level in one or a variety of construction trade areas. Works on building demolition, renovation, and construction tasks, and may be used for building system operation, maintenance and grounds maintenance. Carries out related administrative duties and supervises designated staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized program in power engineering. Three (3) years recent related experience; or

an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certificate of competency as 4th Class Power Engineer.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deals with others effectively.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Organizes work.
• Operates related equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.

On call is a requirement of this position with a 30 minute response time necessary.This position will be subject to a QVH - Quw'utsun Valley Hospital | Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw Line Selection Process

Additional Clauses

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.