Maintenance Power Engineer 4th/MW5

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Maintenance Power Engineer for multiple sites in the Cowichan region, including Duncan and Chemainus facilities. The role involves operating, maintaining, and repairing building systems with a journeyman-level skill set across various trades.

Responsibilities include renovation and construction tasks, building system operation, and supervising designated staff.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May be used for building system operation, maintenance and grounds maintenance.
• Carries out related administrative duties and supervises designated staff.
• On call may be a requirement with a 30 minute response time.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Deals with others effectively

Physically able to carry out theduties

Organizes work

Operates related equipment

Reads and interprets blueprints and di

Education

4th Class Power Engineer certificate

Power engineering program diploma

Job description

Maintenance Power Engineer 4th/MW5 - (237398)

Cairnsmore Place (CPRC) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E8 CA
Chemainus Health Care Centre (CHCC) - Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1 CA
Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary)
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 may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1900, 1900-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$37.72 - $37.72

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY Hours

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Mar. 12 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.

This is a temporary FT shift position. On call may be a requirement of this position with a 30 minute response time necessary.