Posted 2 days ago
Shift Power Engineer 5/ Maintenance Worker 5
@ Island Health
Parksville, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Shift Power Engineer 5 / Maintenance Worker 5 to operate, maintain and repair building systems and equipment at Vancouver Island facilities. The role involves trade work approaching journeyman level across construction trades, including demolition, renovation and building system operation, with some administrative duties and possible supervision of designated staff. A 5th Class BC Power Engineer certificate with Boiler endorsement and a valid Class 5 BC driver's licence are required, and travel between sites may be needed.
Responsibilities:
- Operate, maintain and repair building systems and equipment
- Perform trade duties approaching journeyman level
- Work on demolition, renovation and construction tasks
- Carry out related administrative duties
- May supervise designated staff
Requirements summary:
- 5th Class BC Power Engineer certificate with Boiler endorsement
- Two years of recent related experience or equivalent
- Valid Class 5 BC driver's licence
- Ability to read blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Effective verbal and written communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | 5th Class Power Engineer certificate with Boiler endorsement |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,247 |
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.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, operates, maintains, and repairs building systems and equipment.
Performs trade duties approaching the journeyman level in one or a variety of construction trade areas. Works on building demolition, renovation, and construction tasks, and may be used for building system operation and/or maintenance. Carries out related administrative duties and may supervise designated staff.
Follows applicable organization policies, procedures and standards.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. If applicable, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and the incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Certificate of competency as a 5th Class Power Engineer with Boiler endorsement recognized by the Province of BC. Two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Physically carry out the duties of the position.
- Organize work.
- Operate related equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD4131.pdfJournal
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