Salary Details
Salary range: CAD $37.72/Hr.

Job Summary
Come work as an Assistant Engineer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Within the context of a client centred model of care, the Assistant Engineer 4th Class is responsible for responding to breakdowns and carrying out daily inspections of critical mechanical room equipment located in various buildings of the hospital. Performs maintenance and repair duties related to buildings and equipment and performs mechanical and electrical repairs to plant systems such as heating, air handling and pneumatic tube systems. Operates, repairs and carries out preventative maintenance on the boilers, air conditioning units, emergency power and other related equipment of the facility in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of B.C.

Two (2) 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.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to organize work.

Ability to operate related equipment.

Closing Statement
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.

Benefits

Comprehensive health advantages 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

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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

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📌 Assistant Engineer - 4th Class (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia