Power Engineer IV

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Terrace is seeking a dedicated Power Engineer for the Ksyen Regional Hospital. The role includes operating, repairing, and maintaining boilers, air conditioning units, and other related equipment, ensuring efficient facility operations. The successful candidate will supervise maintenance staff, manage projects, and participate in on-call responsibilities. This position comes with comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan and financial support for moving expenses.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including health/dental and a pension plan

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Responsibilities

• Operates, repairs and carries out preventative maintenance on boilers and air conditioning units
• Performs mechanical maintenance and repairs on facility equipment
• Supervises maintenance workers as required
• Manages contractors and projects as needed
• Assumes on-call responsibilities as part of a shared rotation

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to deal effectively with others

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications

Ability to organize work and prioritize assignments

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer

Grade 10 plus four years of recent related experience

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Power Engineer to fill a position at the Ksyen Regional 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.

Position requires incumbent to assume on call responsibilities as part of a shared rotation. May be required to work at other local and regional Northern Health sites.

Shift Rotation / Hours of Work

Days, Evenings, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

Location

Ksyen Regional Hospital – The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. More than double the size of the previous hospital, the facility features 82 beds, private rooms, and is a centre for trauma services, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy services. The hospital is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program.

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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Qualifications

• 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 Class 5 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.