Part-Time Operating Engineer - 4th Class

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is seeking a Part-Time Shift Engineer to operate, inspect, and maintain the college's mechanical and district energy systems across the Ottawa campus. The role requires responding to equipment failures, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety and compliance with legislation.

Applicants must hold a valid Ontario 4th Class Operating Engineer Certificate and have 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario 4th Class Operating Engineer Certificate issued by TSSA.
• Minimum five years of experience as a certified 4th Class Operating Engineer.
• Experience with industrial, commercial or institutional heating & cooling systems.
• Strong client service focus and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect mechanical and district energy systems.
• Respond to equipment failures and perform preventive maintenance.
• Monitor BAS alarms and control systems to ensure safe operations.
• Coordinate with supervisors and other trades as needed.
• Prepare and follow preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC

MS Word / Excel / Outlook

Education

Ontario 4th Class Operating Engineer Certificate

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Control systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application. Department: Technical Services and Energy Conservation Position Type: Part-Time Support Salary Range: $43.93-$50.92-Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Anticipated Start Date: November 22, 2026 Length of Contract: n/a Posting Information Employees who are part-time internal candidates, as defined by the Part-Time Support Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration. Posting Closing Date: November 19, 2026 Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment: Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Building Engineering and Chief Operating Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for the safe operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the College's mechanical and district energy systems, including cogeneration equipment, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration and associated building control systems. The incumbent performs the duties of a Shift Engineer when scheduled, ensuring that plant equipment and associated systems operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable legislation, codes and College procedures. The incumbent also responds to equipment failures, performs preventive maintenance and supports the ongoing reliability of campus mechanical infrastructure. Please note that a valid driver's license equivalent to an Ontario Class G license is also required, as driving is an essential duty of the role. Proof of a valid driver's license will be required upon hire.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plant Operations and Regulatory Compliance Under the direction of the Chief Operating Engineer, performs the duties of a Shift Engineer when scheduled and abides by the Technical Standards and Safety Act under O. Reg 219/01.
• Completes thorough checks of all plant/fired/operating equipment at the commencement of a scheduled shift and takes readings of all operating equipment;
• Utilizes control systems such as the BAS to identify and respond to alarms.
• May be required to report alarms to the Coordinator or Supervisor for further assistance;
• Monitors contractor activity in the plant and assists contractors or other trades with locking out of equipment or filling out of permits.
• Maintenance, Repair and Technical Services Inspects, installs, maintains and repairs refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and building control systems at all Algonquin College campuses;
• Ensures that the operation and maintenance of all equipment under their care are following the relevant legislated maintenance and safety codes;
• Considers and potentially performs electrical/piping work which falls under the licences which the incumbent holds;
• Responds rapidly to failures that may interrupt College activities by identifying the issue and repairing or planning the repair of the equipment.
• The incumbent is responsible for scheduling and prioritizing work requests and ensuring that the necessary materials and supplies required to complete repairs are available;
• Completes mandated tests and reports mechanical deficiencies to the appropriate authorities.
• Maintains specific academic shop equipment and responds to and addresses all mechanical-related hazards;
• Assists other trades as directed.
• Technical Support and Quality Assurance Provides technical information to other members of Facilities Management as required;
• Assists in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures;
• Ensures that work performed by contractors is according to the scope and specifications, which includes meeting proper code requirements, proper practices, and documenting any deficiencies to be reported to the supervisor;
• Fabricates and repairs various items (e.g. shafts, linkages) using own design experience and ideas.
• Asset Management and Preventive Maintenance Maintains an up-to-date database of all equipment under their care and is responsible for the creation and implementation of a Preventive Maintenance Program for all refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning systems;
• Responsible for identifying and implementing relevant preventive maintenance tasks and frequencies that are mandated by code.
• Reviews and records the state of existing equipment and components and recommends repair or replacement programs that should be undertaken to make the equipment safe, improve operating efficiency or better the productivity of college operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Ontario 4th Class Operating Engineer Certificate of Qualification issued by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA);
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working as a certified 4th Class Operating Engineer.
• Experience in industrial, commercial or institutional heating and cooling systems;
• Experience working in a client-centred environment with a focus on client service;
• Experience with Building Automation Systems Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to undertake accurate troubleshooting of HVAC equipment;
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Anticipated Weekly Schedule:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * This position is paid at Payband J-Comparator * Vacancy is for P23676 This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin College's Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus This position is subject to the terms of the Part-time Support Staff Collective Agreement: 2021-24-PT-Support-Staff-CA_FINAL_EN-1.pdf (algonquincollege.com)

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