Maintenance Power Engineer - Plant and Operations - Regular Full-Time

Yukon Hospital Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon Hospital Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Power Engineer to join Plant and Operations on a regular full-time basis. The role focuses on operating and maintaining HVAC, medical gas, boilers, plumbing, electrical and fire protection systems across Whitehorse General Hospital and other facilities.

The incumbent will work rotating shifts, verify safety compliance, keep detailed records and reports, and coordinate with facilities staff.

Qualifications

• Current 4th Class Power Engineers Certificate.
• 1–2 years experience, healthcare preferred.
• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's license with clean abstract.
• Red Seal Trades or higher certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintain heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and related systems.
• Ensure safety compliance with Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act.
• Maintain records and prepare concise reports; coordinate with staff.
• Work rotating shifts at Whitehorse General Hospital and other facilities.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Mechanical repair

Safety regulations

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

4th Class Power Engineer Certificate

Red Seal trades ticket

Tools

Building Control systems

Welding equipment

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Maintenance Power Engineer - Plant and Operations - Regular Full-Time

Job Category: Plant and Ops

Requisition Number: MAINT002954

• Posted : August 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Yukon Territory
Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Yukon Territory
Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Watson Lake Community Hospital
817 Ravenhill Drive
PO Box 866
Watson Lake, YT Y0A 1C0, CAN

Watson Lake Community Hospital
817 Ravenhill Drive
PO Box 866
Watson Lake, YT Y0A 1C0, CAN

Dawson City Community Hospital
501 Sixth Avenue
PO Box 870
Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0, CAN

Dawson City Community Hospital
501 Sixth Avenue
PO Box 870
Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0, CAN

This position is at the L07 level with an hourly pay range of $38.37 - $48.55

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Manager Facility and Security Services, the Maintenance Power Engineer repairs, maintains and operates on a rotating shift schedule the heating/air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, Hydroclave, fire protection, boilers, medical gas and other related systems, equipment, and services. The incumbent will be required to work primarily at Whitehorse General Hospital (WGH) campus and occasionally at all YHC facilities including, but not limited to, the Watson Lake Community Hospital, Dawson City Community Hospital and Whitehorse General Hospital as well as any auxiliary buildings including all YHC staff housing.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical repair tools and techniques;
• Knowledge of principles of operation, control, and maintenance of HVAC systems and Medical Air Systems in order to perform maintenance and repair functions on hospital equipment;
• Knowledge of safety and health regulations and guidelines as they pertain to the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act;
• Good communications skills, both written and oral;
• Good computer skills, knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Building Control systems;
• Ability to utilize knowledge of welding, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and HVAC;
• Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize job tasks, and adapt to workload variances and determine parts that are required;
• Ability to maintain records and prepare comprehensive and concise reports;
• Ability to interpret technical and numerical information;
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision;
• Ability to deal with constant interruptions, distractions, time pressures, concurrent demands and staff pressures;
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills;
• Effective interpersonal skills;
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.

The successful candidate will have Current 4th Class Power Engineers Certificate. One (1) to two (2) years experience, preferably in a healthcare environment; and a Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving abstract. Red Seal Trade ticket in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Millwright, Refrigeration, HVAC, Instrumentation, or Gas Fitter. Power Engineering Certification above 4 th Class (3,2,1).