Assistant Chief Power Engineer - VGH at Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

49.74

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Oversight, Preventative Maintenance, Power Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Supervision, Electrical Systems, Welding, Machining, Pipefitting, Steam Fitting, Millwrighting, Safe Work Procedures

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Notice NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered. Description JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client centred health care environment, the Assistant Chief Power Engineer provides technical oversight for the operation, repair and maintenance of the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Energy Centre and Campus Utility Systems. Plans, schedules, and implements daily, annual and preventative maintenance programs. Reviews and provides recommendations on safe work procedures and progressive training programs, maintains records and performs skilled hands-on engineering duties as required. Maintains knowledge of electrical systems, welding, machining, pipefitting, steam fitting and millwrighting.QUALIFICATIONS:QUALIFICATIONSEducation & Experience Graduation from a recognized program in power engineering plus seven (7) years’ recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certificate of competency as a 2nd Class Power Engineer.Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to operate related equipment.Ability to supervise.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. Details 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.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

Responsibilities

Provides technical oversight for the operation, repair, and maintenance of the Vancouver General Hospital Energy Centre and Campus Utility Systems. Responsibilities include planning maintenance programs, reviewing safe work procedures, and performing skilled hands-on engineering duties.