Supervising Shift Engineer - 3rd Class

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training & leadership development

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) invites applications for a Supervising Shift Engineer on the Power Plant team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. The role focuses on operating, monitoring and maintaining Steam Plant equipment and building mechanical and electrical systems, while supervising designated Power Engineers and staff.

The position supports patient care through reliable plant operations and collaborates with facilities leadership to meet safety, reliability, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency as a 3rd Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of British Columbia.
• Four years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to supervise and communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Steam Plant equipment and related building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain Steam Plant operations and oversee associated safety and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise designated Power Engineers and staff within the Power Plant team.

Skills

Power Plant Operations

Supervisory Experience

Blueprint Reading

Equipment Operation

Written Communication

Education

3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate (BC)

Job description

Come work as a Supervising Shift Engineer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Power Plant team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC.

Within the context of a client centred model of care, operates, monitors and performs maintenance on all Steam Plant equipment in the steam plant, and various building mechanical and electrical systems. Supervises designated Power Engineers and staff.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education & 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.

Knowledge, Skills & 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 operate all related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to supervise.