Power Engineer 4/Maintenance Worker V

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Power Engineer 4/Maintenance Worker V at Victoria General Hospital to operate, maintain and repair the site power plant and related equipment. The role involves BAS monitoring, controlling temperatures and pressures to ensure safe, efficient facility operation.

Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer, you will apply journeyman-level skills across electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry trades, while supporting backfill for shift engineers on a

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of BC.
• Two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair site Power Plant and related equipment throughout the Facility or other VIHA facilities as assigned.
• Monitor site BAS, building alarms, and adjust systems temperatures, pressures, and flows to maintain safe, efficient operation.
• Perform trades duties toward journeyman level in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry in compliance with codes and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Physical ability

Blueprints reading

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Education

4th Class Power Engineer BC

Job description

Power Engineer 4/Maintenance Worker V - (235728)

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

VGH

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1900 and 1900-0700

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$37.72 - $37.72

Paid FTE

NA

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

NA

Planned Start Date

Oct. 9 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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.

Reports to the Chief Power Engineer or designate. Operates, maintains and repairs site Power Plant and related equipment throughout the Facility or other SI VIHA facilities as assigned by performing duties such as operating boilers, generators, heating, air conditioning, exhaust systems and associated equipment. Through the site Building Automation System (BAS) monitors, building alarms, adjusts systems temperatures, pressures, flows to maintain safe, efficient and comfortable facility. Performs trades duties approaching the journeyman level in one or a variety of trades areas such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of BC. Two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

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

This position carries out sick and vacation backfill for shift engineers at Vic General. These shifts are 12 hour day/night with the powerhouse staffed 24/7.