Power Engineer (3rd Class)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg seeks a Shift Engineer to ensure the safe operation of heating and pneumatic systems in health care facilities. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Manitoba Third Class Power Engineer’s certificate and have experience in similar environments. Responsibilities include adhering to safety regulations and effectively managing shift work. Unique working conditions may involve manual dexterity and responding to emergencies in patient care areas. Applications from Indigenous applicants are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a shift engineer in a health care or institutional setting.
• Valid Manitoba Third Class Power Engineer's certificate is required.
• Ability to handle the demands of shift work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective operation of heating and pneumatic systems.
• Perform duties in various environmental conditions including patient care areas.
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to interpret technical manuals

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Strong initiative

Education

Grade XII education

Interprovincial certificate, technical school

Tools

Computerized office systems

Job description

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Department / Unit: Facility Services - SOGH

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 01/26/2026

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00, 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

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Position Overview

Experience

• Previous experience as a shift engineer, preferably in a health care, commercial, or institutional setting.
• Wide range of experience with heating, pneumatic and air handling systems preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade XII education.
• Interprovincial certificate and graduate from a recognized technical school or equivalent preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• In accordance with the Regulations under the Power Engineers Act, a valid and current Manitoba Third Class Power Engineer’s certificate required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be able to interpret mechanical, electrical, architectural and pneumatic drawings & technical manuals.
• Must adhere to all Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health regulations.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with all levels of Hospital personnel.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet demanding schedules.
• Demonstrated regard for safety.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle the demands of shift work.
• Ability to work in a computerized office system environment.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity for the effective performance of job duties.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is essential.
• May vary from general maintenance shop conditions subject to extremes in temperature, high noise levels, dust, odours, or fumes, etc.
• Wet and messy conditions may be encountered when cleaning sumps, boilers, tanks, plumbing interceptors, etc.
• Conditions demanding heavy lifting could also be expected.
• Possible handling of hazardous waste and/or controlled products.
• Emergency situations will require the ability to work well under pressure.
• The incumbent is required to perform duties in patient care areas under occupied conditions, including isolation rooms.
• The incumbent works a scheduled rotation 8-or-12-hour shift, day/nights and weekends and assumes responsibility for all areas under his jurisdiction (works independently outside of regular working hours).

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.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

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.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare 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.