Powerhouse Engineer + Mechanic

Labatt Breweries of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits plan

Retirement plan with company-matching

Parental leave support

Beer and Beyond-Beer product allotment

Job summary

Labatt Breweries of Canada is seeking a skilled Power Engineer to operate and maintain plant utility and powerhouse systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot industrial equipment, and work rotating shifts with premiums for afternoon and night hours.

The role requires 5th Class (4th preferred) Power Engineering certification and hands‑on experience with boilers, steam systems, pumps, valves, and related equipment. Apply at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial mechanical and utility equipment.
• Willing and able to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons and midnights), overtime, weekends, and holidays. Shift premiums will apply.
• Experience with boilers, steam systems, pumps, valves, piping, motors, and related equipment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain plant utility and powerhouse systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance to support safe and reliable operations.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and utility equipment to minimize downtime.
• Inspect, repair, replace, and maintain mechanical components such as pumps, seals, bearings, valves, piping, motors.
• Perform routine powerhouse inspections and operating checks to identify abnormal equipment conditions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Willing to rotate shifts

Proactive troubleshooting

Education

5th Class Power Engineering certificate

4th Class Power Engineering certification

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Salary

The hourly rate for this role is $43.20 per hour. Yearly increase occurs on Jan 1st, 2027 to bring salary to $44.50 per hour.

Overtime Eligibility

This position is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable labour laws and pursuant with collective agreement. The overtime shall be paid at a rate of time and a half for the first 2 hours after a regularly scheduled shift and all subsequent hours will be paid at double time. Work performed an extra day, outside of the normal schedule, shall be paid overtime at time and a half for the first 8 hours and all subsequent hours will be paid at double time

Vacancy Type

This posting reflects a vacant position.

Shift

Rotating shift, Monday - Friday, 8 hours per shift:

• 6:00am - 2:30pm
• 2:00pm -10:30pm
• 10:00pm - 6:30am

Shift night shift premium $0.80 per hour on afternoon shift, and $1.10 per hour for night shift.

Company

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain plant utility and powerhouse systems, including boilers, steam systems, compressed air, CO₂ systems, pumps, valves, piping, and related mechanical equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance on powerhouse, utility, and plant equipment to support safe and reliable operations
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and utility equipment, identifying equipment issues and completing repairs to minimize downtime
• Inspect, repair, replace, and maintain mechanical components such as pumps, seals, bearings, valves, piping, motors, and related utility equipment
• Perform routine powerhouse inspections and operating checks to identify abnormal equipment conditions and proactively address reliability concerns
• Complete preventive maintenance activities in support of the plant’s reliability and maintenance program
• Participate in the planned maintenance process, utilizing work orders, maintenance planning, and parts staging to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
• Operate plant utility systems in accordance with established operating procedures and applicable safety requirements
• Maintain accurate operating, maintenance, and equipment records and update documentation as required
• Work collaboratively with Operations and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, improve utility and equipment reliability, and prevent recurring failures
• Follow all plant Safety, Environmental, Food Safety, HACCP, housekeeping, and operational requirements

Job Qualifications

• Valid 5th Class Power Engineering certificate required; 4th Class Power Engineering certification preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial mechanical and utility equipment
• Willing and able to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons and midnights), overtime, weekends, and holidays. Shift premiums will apply
• Experience working with boilers, steam systems, compressed air systems, pumps, valves, piping, motors, and other powerhouse or utility equipment is strongly preferred
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and general industrial mechanical maintenance is an asset
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment required to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical systems
• Basic welding, fabrication, and pipe-fitting experience is considered an asset
• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, processing, or similar operating environment is preferred
• Familiarity with electrical systems, VFDs, motor controls, and PLC-controlled equipment is considered an asset
• Strong safety mindset with a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices; Level 2 First Aid is considered an asset
• Self-starter with the ability to troubleshoot problems and work effectively with limited supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Operations and Maintenance
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Comfortable using computers and maintenance systems, with the ability to learn new programs and technologies

WHY LABATT

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

Benefits

Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs.

• Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts
• Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future.
• Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave.
• Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.
• An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees! ****

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity an expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

Require Additional Assistance?

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process.Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from [e-mail] email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at [e-mail].

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We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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