POWER ENGINEER - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

O2E Power Engineer
Term/full-time
Public Service Delivery
Operations, District 2, Asset Management
Selkirk MB
Advertisement Number: 43755
Salary(s): O2E $73,962.00 - $84,480.00 per year
Closing Date: August 17, 2025
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
All applications received within ten (10) calendar days of the posting date will be accepted and considered for further evaluation. If the position remains unfilled, applications may continue to be accepted and considered until the closing date. To ensure your application is considered, please apply within the initial ten (10) day posting period.
The Department of Public Service Delivery is seeking a Power Engineer to join their operations at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre in Selkirk, MB.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Must have minimum valid 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate recognized by the Office of the Fire Commissioner.
• Must be able to work shift work including weekends and stat holidays.
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vunerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Must be physically capable of performing the required duties of this position such as medium/heavy lifting, climbing ladder/stairs, walking, crouching and kneeling, wearing all PPE required and must be able to work in a restricted and/or confined space.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience operating and working as a Shift Power Engineer in a High Pressure Steam Plant.
• Experience with HVAC, life safety systems and building control systems.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems such as a DDC system and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health regulations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads, manage deadlines and follow up.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions.

Desired:

• Experience testing and recording of readings for the Standby Emergency Generators and testing Fire Alarm systems.

Duties:
Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a Second Class Power House and related mechanical systems, including equipment and all related systems for the supply of heating, cooling and electrical power to the Selkirk Mental Health Centre.

Please refer the Job description for details