Shift/Maintenance Power Engineer

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 47,267 - 67,320; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Shift/Maintenance Power Engineer to oversee predictive, preventive, and repair maintenance for mechanical equipment in the hospital. The role requires a Certificate of competency as a 3rd Class Power Engineer and four years of recent related experience. The successful candidate will ensure the safe operation and maintenance of hospital boilers and systems. This is a casual position located in Nanaimo, Canada, with a salary of $41.59 per hour.

Qualifications

• Certified as a 3rd Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of B.C.
• Four years' recent related experience or equivalent education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for predictive, preventive, and repair maintenance to mechanical equipment.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of hospital boilers and systems.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Reading blueprints

Education

Certificate of competency as a 3rd Class Power Engineer

Four years' related experience

Job description

Shift/Maintenance Power Engineer - (230087)

Work Area (FBA Only)

multi-areas

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.59 - $41.59

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

May. 28 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

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.

Under the direction of the Manager, is responsible for all types of predictive, preventive and repair maintenance to mechanical equipment, systems and controls throughout the hospital; and for the safe operation and maintenance of hospital boilers, machinery, refrigeration and heating systems in the steam plant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Certificate of competency as a 3rd Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of B.C. Four years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

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