POWER ENGINEER 4

Northern Health Authority; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a dedicated Power Engineer 4 for the Dawson Creek & District Hospital. This role involves operating and maintaining critical systems within the facility, ensuring efficient and safe operations. Ideal candidates will possess the required 4th Class Power Engineer certificate and relevant experience, contributing to a comprehensive healthcare service in Northern BC.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health and dental

Four weeks vacation with continuous service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Loan forgiveness programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer.
• Grade 10 plus four years’ recent related experience or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintain boilers and HVAC systems.
• Supervise other maintenance workers as needed.
• Manage contractors and projects related to facility maintenance.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Read and interpret blueprints

Organize work

Operate related equipment

Education

4th Class Power Engineer certificate

Grade 10 plus four years recent experience

Job description

We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Power Engineer 4 to fill a position at the Dawson Creek & District Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Power Engineer 4 (PW4) operates, repairs and carries out preventative maintenance on the boilers, air conditioning units, emergency power and other related equipment of the facility. Performs mechanical maintenance, repairs, and replacement duties related to the physical plant, buildings, and equipment approaching various journeyman trades qualifications. Supervises other maintenance workers and designated staff as required. Manages contractors and projects as required.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work : Monday to Friday, Days - 07 : 00 to 15 : 00

Dawson Creek & District Hospital Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full service community hospital that provides service to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 Acute Care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Dawson Creek is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical centre for the Northeast Region of BC. Services include :

• Emergency
• Day Surgery
• Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Care
• Acute Care
• Laboratory

Visiting specialists including :

• Urology
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dawson Creek Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health / dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE :

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation :

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education / qualifications for this position.

Examples may include :

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school / college / university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications

• Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer.
• Grade 10 plus four (4) years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to organize work and prioritize work assignments.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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Power Engineer • Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada